About Us

MISSION 

To create a pedestrian friendly commercial corridor that encourages people to shop a safe and comfortable environment and have a gratifying urban experience.

ABOUT US

Camp Bowie District, Inc. is a private sector, not-for-profit public improvement district created in October 2000 by the commercial property owners to revitalize Camp Bowie Boulevard. Improvement efforts include infrastructure improvements, the implementation of beautification projects (including tree planting and landscaping), hosting special events (including the Jazz By The Boulevard festival and Camp Bowie Crawl) and serving as an advocate for all development.

FUNDING 

Property owners pay an additional property tax in order to increase economic vitality and redevelopment along the Boulevard. In addition, a membership structure was created to allow merchants and businesses to participate and display their commitment to the area.  

THE DISTRICT 

The Camp Bowie District runs from University to Loop 820 and includes 7th Street to Montgomery. Since the District is nine miles long with varying unique characteristics, the district is split into three zones.

Zone 1: Cultural Arts: 
Zone 2: Ridglea: 
Zone 3: University to 1-30  
1-30 to Alta Mere /West 
Alta Mere to Loop 820

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Every day Camp Bowie District works hard to improve The Boulevard through smart planning 
and vital improvement projects. Here are some of CBD’s notable achievements:

  • Piloted efforts to designate Camp Bowie Boulevard as a priority commercial corridor 
    in the city.
  • Produce two successful annual events, Jazz by the Boulevard  
    (www.fortworthjazz.com) and the Camp Bowie Crawl to raise awareness of the area.
  • Assisted in the creation of a mixed-use ordinance allowing for residential and commercial elements within a compact development area, encouraging pedestrian activity.
  • Supports the construction of additional apartments and town homes, which helped spur the redevelopment of several shopping centers, including the Village at Camp Bowie and Frost Center, and the designation of the Ridglea Urban Village.
  • Named Highway 80 - Camp Bowie West -and installed new street signs.
  • Facilitated a zoning change for property in Ridglea Village to offer a more diverse and pedestrian- friendly development.
  • Received a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone designation that provides incentives for central city development.
  • Recognized with the 2004 Urban Forestry Award from the Texas Forest Service.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Barnes - The Architects Barnes/Assoc., Inc. 
Tim Battle - Diversified Components 
Rita Brown - Cute n Country 
The Honorable Carter Burdette - Fort Worth City Councilman 
David W. Burgher, Jr.  (Chairman) - Village at Camp Bowie 
Will Churchill (Vice-Chairman) - Frank Kent Motor Company 
Sarah Cloutier - Park Cities Bank 
Lori Eklund - Amon Carter Museum 
Sarah Garrett - The Artful Hand 
Richard F. Garvey - Jagee Holdings, LLP 
Gary Graves - Frontier Paint Company 
Terry Kearney - Hospitality Concepts/Lucile's 
Mary Krech - RM Crowe 
Rebecca Low - Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery 
John Lydick - H/FW Capital Partners 
Joan P. Matteson - GVA Cawley Realty Services 
Erika McCarthy - Sunflower Shoppe 
Paul McKinney - McKinney Commercial Real Estate 
Brandy O'Quinn (President) - Camp Bowie District, Inc. 
Robbie Renfro - RE/MAX Achievers 
The Honorable Chuck Silcox - Fort Worth City Councilman 
Shannon Watt (Secretary/Treasurer) - Frost Bank 
Doug J. Woodson - Hickman Companies 

 

 

6100 Camp Bowie Blvd. | Fort Worth, TX 76107
817.737.0100 (p) | 817.737.0400 (f)