Downtown

Unlike the sprawling, sterile downtowns that define much of the Sun Belt, Fort Worth’s central business district serves as the city’s undisputed living room. Anchored by the 35-block Sundance Square, this is a meticulously polished urban core where historic red-brick streets meet shimmering glass towers. While Dallas leans into frantic verticality, Fort Worth maintains a human scale, characterized by pedestrian-friendly plazas and a pervasive sense of order. The population here is a mix of high-rise residents, briefcase-toting professionals, and visitors drawn to the density of fine dining and theater. It is a neighborhood that prides itself on being exceptionally clean and managed with corporate precision. The character is unapologetically buttoned-up compared to the dusty grit of the Stockyards, yet it retains a distinct Texas hospitality. Here, the hum of commerce and the chime of the courthouse clock create an atmosphere that feels both prosperous and surprisingly quiet after the workday ends.