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The Dallas Morning News

$1.1 billion north Fort Worth development and other D-FW real estate news

February 6, 2026

A solo developer has dreams for a $1.1 billion development in north Fort Worth.

Thousands of apartments and a new pickleball venue are just the start of North City, a more than 300-acre mixed-use development planned by Steve McKeever.

Real Estate Business Online

City Pickle USA Opens 35,000 SF Athletic Facility in North Fort Worth

February 18, 2026

City Pickle USA has opened a 35,000-square-foot athletic facility in North Fort Worth. The site spans 3.3 acres at 8600 N. City Drive, and the facility features 16 courts, a gym, full-service bar, pro shop and dedicated wellness spaces.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

This $1.1 billion urban village is taking form in far north Fort Worth

February 3, 2026

A $1.1 billion north Fort Worth development between Interstate 35W and U.S. 287 promises to be the area’s urban destination. The North City project sits on 300 acres of land and has unique exposure to drivers travelling on the busy roads that surround the property: North Tarrant Parkway, Interstate 35W and U.S. 287.

Paper City Magazine

Where to Play Pickleball in Fort Worth — Indoor and Covered Courts With Wellness Spaces, Courtside Cocktails, and Great Food

January 28, 2026

With personalized one-on-one training, 16 premium courts (indoor and outdoor), a full gym, and a dedicated wellness space — not to mention a full-service bar — City Pickle USA feels like a true playground for paddle-wielding pickleball fans.

Dallas Business Journal

Solo developer turns $1 billion North City vision into reality

January 22, 2026

Hundreds of apartments and a new pickleball facility are under construction within a planned 148-acre urban village development in north Fort Worth, and the developer says there’s more to come. The mixed-use development by Steve McKeever is known as North City.

Venture Commercial

From Dirt to Destination: The Long Game Behind North City’s Urban Village

September 2025

Building North City has never been about quick wins. For developer Steve McKeever, it’s been about conviction, patience, and a belief that Fort Worth deserved more than another shopping center. The goal: create a true urban village — a place where dining, entertainment, and community collide.

Community Impact

Shop, dine and unwind: North City development quickly grows in North Fort Worth

May 29, 2025

The North City development is bringing restaurants, shops and entertainment to the northeast Fort Worth commercial center.

New tenants, including Velvet Taco, Paris Baguette and Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, have joined Andretti Karting & Games and Living Spaces as North City continues to evolve.