10/27/2026
Wedgwood East is the latest Fort Worth neighborhood selected for the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP), an annual initiative that directs millions of dollars toward improving neighborhood infrastructure, safety and quality of life.
The program uses community data and neighborhood input to identify areas where targeted investments can make a meaningful difference for residents. Previous NIP neighborhoods include Como, Seminary, Historic Marine and Fairhaven, with New Mitchell selected last year.
Wedgwood East, now the 12th neighborhood to be a part of the program, is located in southwest Fort Worth and is known for its mature trees, established homes and strong sense of community.
“Our roads are having problems,” said Frank Sloan, a longtime Wedgewood East resident who has ties to the neighborhood dating back to 1980.
Sloan leads FLOW, short for “For the Love of Wedgwood,” a local community group.
Wedgwood East features nearly 1,300 homes and was developed primarily between the late 1950s and the 1980s. As of the latest American Community Survey, Wedgwood East had a median household income of $65,625 and poverty rate of 18%.
Potential improvement projects could include street repairs, additional streetlighting and park enhancements. The final priorities will depend on community feedback and the needs identified through the program.
Community members will have opportunities to weigh in as the City begins gathering input on how NIP funding should be spent.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Wedgwood East community members to help strengthen the neighborhood and enhance quality of life through a One City, One Team approach,” said Program Manager Jesus Murillo. “The Neighborhood Improvement Program is an exciting opportunity to work together to address neighborhood priorities and invest in the community’s future. By listening to community members, working across City departments and making thoughtful use of available resources, we look forward to building strong partnerships and supporting meaningful, lasting improvements in Wedgwood East.”
Neighborhood Services will announce upcoming community events where Wedgwood East residents can share their concerns, suggest projects and help shape the neighborhood’s future.
More details at http://www.FortWorthTexas.gov/neighborhoods
