Dart Interests has acquired Fort Worth’s Central Library for $18 million. The library, which had seen a steady decline in visits, was closed in May. Spanning three floors and totaling 250,000 square feet, the building will be demolished and redeveloped into a mixed-use development. Christopher Kelsey of Dart Interests expressed excitement about working with the city to bring more opportunities to live, work and play in Fort Worth. A JLL team headed by Todd Burnette and David Berzina was engaged by the city to oversee sale of property that could potentially include 20-story buildings adding an impressive skyline appeal while ushering fresh growth for area residents.
Energy Shocks and Rising Oil Prices Squeeze Commercial Real Estate Occupiers
Energy market turbulence is increasingly shaping how commercial real estate occupiers manage their space, budgets and long-term plans. As oil
Steve Griffin
June 13, 2026
