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Lake Como Connections
A Blog by Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB)
At Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB), we believe in the transformative power of community. Lake Como Connections is more than a blog—it’s a platform for sharing the initiatives, success stories, and insights that drive our mission to revitalize the Lake Como neighborhood.
Rooted in equity, sustainability, and resilience, our stories showcase how collective action and cultural pride can overcome challenges like poverty, neighborhood disinvestment, and inequitable systems. Every post reflects KLCB’s commitment to dismantling barriers and creating a vibrant, empowered community.
Join us on this journey of transformation. Explore stories that inspire change, discover resources that empower action, and connect with neighbors who are shaping the future of Lake Como—one block at a time.
Public Money, Public Records: A Lake Como Transparency Guide
Lake Como residents deserve clarity when public dollars are involved. This plain-language guide explains what public records include, what changed after the agreement ended, and what happens next.
Miss Peacock
4 days ago3 min read
Lake Como’s Conservation District (CD): Protection Requires More Than Good Intentions
Lake Como is reviewing the draft Como Conservation District Overlay. This isn’t a debate about architectural taste— it’s about rules, enforcement, and resident protections. Here’s what the overlay changes, what’s still unclear, and what must be added before it moves into the legislative process.
Miss Peacock
6 days ago3 min read
Development Controls: Transition Zone Basics + Standards-Based Review
Horne Street is the spine of Lake Como — and it’s now being shaped by form-based standards inside the Camp Bowie Revitalization Code. This guide explains what the Transition Zone is designed to do, how to talk about development using adopted standards (not preferences), and how to turn common debates like “brick vs siding” into defensible, measurable asks.
Miss Peacock
Jan 124 min read
UDC-2025-248 (3800 Horne Street)
KLCB’s Development Controls case library for UDC-2025-248 (3800 Horne Street) — built for resident clarity, not chaos. This education-first resource explains what was requested, what standards apply, what was decided, and the measurable questions that matter if the case returns. Receipts over rumors. Standards over speculation.
Miss Peacock
Jan 72 min read
Why We Built the KLCB Sunlight Campaign in Lake Como
Residents deserve consistent, respectful service from City of Fort Worth personnel assigned to Lake Como. The KLCB Sunlight Campaign helps residents document what’s happening, track follow-through across departments, and publish clear patterns—so we can improve safety and neighborhood conditions together.
Miss Peacock
Dec 16, 20253 min read
Como Economic Development and Design Review Committee (EDDRC)— Transparency Tracker
Who decides, how decisions move, and when residents can comment on Horne Street’s form-based code—plus a live tracker for roster, charter status, decision map, and meetings. “When a committee goes quiet on a once-in-a-generation corridor decision, you don’t wait—you create sunlight and a record."
Miss Peacock
Sep 10, 20253 min read
Courtesy Notifications (City Plan Commission Public Hearing)
Welcome to KLCB’s Live Notices Feed. As a registered redevelopment organization, we receive and share official City Plan Commission notices that specifically affect Lake Como. We stack the newest notice on top and add updates (agenda links, deadlines, outcomes). Bookmark this page and check back often.
Miss Peacock
Sep 5, 20253 min read
🪧 No Dumping Sign Controversy: Why Respect Still Matters at the Curb
What started as a request to stop bulk dumping became a public act of retaliation. This post breaks down the No Dumping sign controversy—and what it says about respect on the block.
Miss Peacock
Jul 30, 20253 min read
🧱 Neighbor vs. Blight: The Sign on Fletcher
She approached a longtime resident and property owner about the trash piles he and his renters were dumping throughout the month. These weren't just occasional violations—they were a persistent, unsightly nuisance that degraded the entire block.
But instead of hearing her out, he retaliated.
He erected a sign in his yard: “No Dumping Ol’ Mess Broad, Inc.”
It was personal. It was mean. It was public.
Miss Peacock
Jul 18, 20252 min read
No Dumping Ol’ Messy Broad, Inc.
📍 Location: Fletcher Ave, Lake Como TX 📆 First reported: 2023 | 🎉 Resolved: 2025 💬 "He wanted to bully her into silence. But her...
Miss Peacock
Jul 18, 20252 min read
Code @ the Curb-When Clean Isn’t Enough: Buckets, Bias, and the Beauty of Accountability
When clean, stacked buckets became the reason for a Fort Worth property code violation notice, one Lake Como resident responded with transparency—and receipts.
Miss Peacock
May 28, 20253 min read
KLCB at the 2025 Cowtown Cleanup: Building Community, One Signature at a Time
Every year, the Cowtown Great American Cleanup unites Fort Worth residents in a citywide effort to beautify our neighborhoods. This...
Miss Peacock
Apr 2, 20252 min read
When Accountability is a Threat: The Fight for Open Communication in Lake Como
The NAC’s response to KLCB’s transparency push exposes more than intended—revealing power plays, selective enforcement, and resistance to ch
Miss Peacock
Apr 2, 20253 min read
Welcome to the KLCB Community Bulletin
The KLCB bulletin is Lake Como's only source for community news, safety initiatives, beautification projects, and upcoming events.
Miss Peacock
Apr 2, 20254 min read
The Goodman Park Spring Planting Event: A Victory for Community and Renewal
The Goodman Park Spring Planting Event brought the community together for a powerful day of action and renewal. The newly planted Roots of R
Miss Peacock
Mar 25, 20252 min read
🏡 Community Feedback Needed: Rezoning Request for 5410 & 5420 Geddes
A proposed rezoning request for 5410 & 5420 Geddes in Lake Como could bring significant changes to our neighborhood.
Miss Peacock
Mar 3, 20253 min read
The Resolve Project – Empowering Seniors as Community Advocates
Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) is launching The Resolve Project, a groundbreaking initiative that equips seniors with the tools and...
Miss Peacock
Feb 19, 20253 min read
A NEW Milestone for Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) & On My Block (OMB)
Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) is making history! Fort Worth Chief of Police Neil Noakes has officially signed a Letter of Support for OMB!
Miss Peacock
Feb 12, 20253 min read
Reclaiming Goodman Park: How KLCB is Revitalizing a Neighborhood Treasure
Goodman Park, nestled in the heart of the Lake Como neighborhood at 5413 Goodman Ave, has a rich history of service to its community....
Miss Peacock
Jan 26, 20253 min read
Bridging the Gap Between Recognition and Reality: Turning Symbolism into True Progress
Lake Como’s 2023 Neighborhood of the Year Award from the City of Fort Worth and Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) is a shining moment for our...
Miss Peacock
Jan 26, 20254 min read
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