Fort Worth wins an international prize for a remodel of this iconic building
.jpg "Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. invested $1.75 million to bring the Texas & Pacific Station back to its previous glory with added lighting, signage and a new plaza.")
Next time you’re headed out of town via DFW Airport, don’t drive. Instead, hop on the train downtown for a chance to marvel at the award-winning renovation of the Texas & Pacific Station.
Fort Worth has been internationally recognized for restoring the train station to the brilliant gateway to downtown it once was. The station is situated along Lancaster Avenue just beside Fort Worth’s historic post office.
The nonprofit Fort Worth Inc. has received the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for the $1.75 million T&P Passage project from the International Downtown Association, which is meeting Sept. 24-27 in Washington.
The Washington-based nonprofit says it is made up of “city builders and downtown champions who bring urban centers to life.”
The T&P project, completed in December, specifically focused on the passage between downtown and the TEXRail and TRE platforms at the southern terminal of Texas & Pacific Station. It enhanced accessibility for commuters and visitors alike by adding clear signs and an illuminated plaza and walkway.
With murals and historical displays, the renovations highlight Fort Worth’s heritage.
Andy Taft, president of Downtown Fort Worth Inc., said the goal of the project was to give guests a remarkable first and last impression of the city.
As a result of earning the award, the Texas & Pacific passage will be one of about a dozen urban projects displayed in the National Building Museum in Washington. The exhibition entitled “Coming Together: Reimaging America’s Downtowns” explores the lessons learned and opportunities embraced following the COVID-19 pandemic.
This story was originally published September 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM.