During a low-key ceremony Thursday morning, the barricades on Walsh Ranch Parkway were removed, giving the public access to the new neighborhood and first phase of the massive development that straddles Parker and Tarrant counties, north of Interstate 20.<\/p>\n
A more traditional grand opening will be held Saturday, with tours and festival-style fun.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt has been an incredibly fulfilling and fun project to work on,\u201d said Tony Ruggeri, co-CEO for Republic Property Group. \u201cWe truly have a blank slate to be able to create what we think will be best for residents in Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 7,200-acre development \u2014 it\u2019s official name is simply Walsh \u2014 is 12 minutes west of downtown Fort Worth and served by the Aledo school district.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing in the Aledo school district and city of Fort Worth is a unique and wonderful opportunity,\u201d Ruggeri said.<\/p>\n
Co-CEO Jake Wagner welcomed guests, calling the opening of the development a \u201cmilestone.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs of this day this place will never be the same,\u201d Wagner said. \u201cIt\u2019s opening \u2014 it\u2019s happening.\u201d<\/p>\n
Earlier this week, Walsh officials announced HGC Residential Development as an additional homebuilder for the neighborhood\u2019s initial phase.<\/p>\n
The neighborhood at Walsh will showcase a curated selection of architectural styles and floor plans, including modern takes on the Texas Vernacular, Tudor and Craftsman style homes, specifically designed to honor the heritage of Fort Worth\u2019s great neighborhoods and the surrounding natural landscape.<\/p>\n