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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.
Goodman Park Survey Is Live — Here’s the Exact Script to Submit
Goodman Park survey is live. Copy/paste a resident-ready response supporting modest amenities—walking path, lighting, fitness equipment, trash/maintenance—and a fair process.
Miss Peacock
Mar 162 min read
STATE OF LAKE COMO TOWN HALL
The official landing page for the State of Lake Como Town Hall on March 14, 2026. Explore the walk-through videos, event purpose, and first-step opportunities with Keep Lake Como Beautiful.
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Mar 122 min read
10-Week Paid-Stipend Summer Service Opportunity (18+) — Lake Como
10-week full-time paid-stipend service opportunity (18+) in Lake Como, Fort Worth. May 18–July 24, 2026. Paid biweekly. Apply: bit.ly/ServeLakeComo26
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Mar 52 min read
Following the Money: 2021 NIP Dollars = Real Upgrades at Lake Como Park
For months, I asked one simple question: Where are the remaining NIP dollars, and what will Lake Como actually get? Today, we have an answer—and visible progress. Lake Como Park is receiving upgrades funded by the 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Program, and work is already underway.
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Jan 283 min read
Goodman Park Update: A Win for Resident-Led Progress
Goodman Park is moving forward — and this moment matters. Here’s the quick “victory lap” on how resident-led organizing created momentum, what’s happening next, and how you can stay involved. Plus: mark your calendar for our annual spring planting (3rd Saturday in March) as we refresh the Roots of Resilience Flower Bed.
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Jan 262 min read
Seat at the Table: How Lake Como Residents Protect Representation
Lake Como residents are documenting representation concerns and requesting a simple standard: City updates should reach all registered organizations—not just one. This is a calm, records-based effort focused on process integrity and access.
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Jan 254 min read
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.
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Jan 193 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.
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Jan 173 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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Sep 6, 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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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
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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.
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Apr 2, 20254 min read
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