The first multifamily apartment community along the Panther Island Riverwalk in Fort Worth is opening, offering residents waterfront balconies, an infinity pool, and a lounge with views of downtown.
Encore Panther Island, located at the intersection of Fourth and North Main streets on the south side of the island, is a 300-unit multifamily community and the first to open in the newly redeveloped area.
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The community is within walking distance of Panther Island Brewing, Coyote Drive-In, and the Panther Island Pavilion and is bisected by the riverwalk canal.
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SIGN UP "We are excited to develop the first multifamily community on Panther Island," said Charlie Keels, president of Encore Multi-Family. "Our five-story urban development with luxurious amenities, beautiful canal splitting the property, and garage parking will be a one-of-a-kind apartment community that residents will want to live at and be a part of."
With the opening comes the first completed section of the island's signature canal, 225-foot-long public stretch developers said was "reminiscent of the San Antonio Riverwalk."
The canal replaces the traditional curb-and-gutter stormwater system typically found in cities and, according to developers, will save taxpayers about $14 million in stormwater infrastructure.
