The Tarrant County Hospital District is setting up for more development around John Peter Smith Hospital, asking the City of Fort Worth for permission to vacate portions of two streets and all of a third.
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The Fort Worth City Plan Commission at its Oct. 15 meeting unanimously approved the hospital district’s request to vacate part of East Morphy Street and Bryan Avenue, and all of St. Joseph Court. The area is north of Allen Avenue, south of West Magnolia Avenue, west of railroad right of way, and east of South Main Street.
Scott Gibson from the civil engineering firm Teague Nall and Perkins spoke on behalf of the Tarrant County Hospital District. He said the vacation request is in conjunction with a “green plat” that the hospital district will bring forward in the future for hospital development.
There was no opposition and no discussion.
Fort Worth City Plan Commission
Documenter name: Doug Wilhelm
Date: Oct. 15, 2025
Commissioner Caroline Cranz made a motion for approval of a recommendation to City Council for the replat of the requested streets. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Denise Turner. The motion passed unanimously.
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Scott Nishimura is a longtime Fort Worth journalist, serving in roles as a reporter and editor for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Business Press, and Fort Worth, Fort Worth Inc. and 360West magazines….
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