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The Difference Comes Down to Who Benefits, Who Decides, and Who Stays 📽️Youtube Playlist Revitalization and Gentrification Are Not the Same https://youtube.com/shorts/nsm0xYgTJr0?feature=share Apathy Plays a Role Too https://youtube.com/shorts/8FsRWAWa0No Neglect Creates Vulnerability https://youtube.com/shorts/nCL2ptR5Uuk Revitalization Takes Participation https://youtube.com/shorts/ZzoQ0aMQeyw Choose Your First Step https://youtube.com/shorts/ZzoQ0aMQeyw People use the words revitalization and gentrification like they mean the same thing. They do not. Revitalization is about improving a neighborhood with the people who are already there. Gentrification happens when change benefits outside interests more than longtime residents, and the people who held the neighborhood down are pushed aside, priced out, or left out of the gain. That distinction matters. But there is another truth that also needs to be said plainly: Apathy plays a role too. Not because residents caused systemic disinvestment. They did not. Not because neglect by absentee owners or weak public systems is somehow the community’s fault. It is not. But because when people stop showing up, stop maintaining, stop speaking, stop organizing, and stop expecting more, the neighborhood becomes easier for others to define, manage, and profit from without them. Revitalization vs. Gentrification: What’s the Difference — and Why Apathy Matters https://youtu.be/0pvQoaNvqDw That is where vulnerability grows. When residents disengage, meetings happen without strong neighborhood voice. When property owners ignore upkeep, nuisance conditions pile up. When neighbors stop believing their participation matters, outside actors face less resistance in shaping the future of the neighborhood around their own priorities. That is why this conversation cannot just be about outside investment. It also has to be about internal participation, visible standards, and shared responsibility. Here is the difference in plain language: Revitalization repairs harm, improves conditions, builds stability, and keeps current residents centered in the process and in the benefit. Gentrification raises value, shifts power, changes culture, and often leaves longtime residents trying to catch up to decisions that were made without them. And apathy is the space in between where the block becomes easier to lose. Neglect creates vulnerability. Silence creates openings. Disengagement makes replacement easier. That does not mean the answer is to shame residents. It means the answer is to organize. Real revitalization does not happen through branding alone. It takes participation. It takes pressure. It takes upkeep. It takes pride. It takes people who are willing to do more than complain after the fact. That is exactly why Keep Lake Como Beautiful’s Season 2 asks are so simple: 1. Subscribe Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay involved. People cannot show up informed if they are always catching up late. Subscribing is the easiest way to get updates, tools, and next steps so you know what is happening and how to plug in. 2. Take the 7-Day Challenge Take one visible action. Revitalization starts with visible movement. A cleaned curb, a neighbor check-in, a reported issue, a picked-up lot, a small act of care and accountability. Start small. Stay consistent. Build block pride. 3. Adopt Your Block Turn one action into a steady rhythm. This is where revitalization becomes real. It moves from interest to ownership. From one-time effort to neighborhood habit. From frustration to follow-through. Adopting your block means helping build a culture where people stay engaged, conditions get documented, and change does not just happen to us. The goal is not perfection. The goal is participation. Because the real question is not whether change is coming. The real question is whether residents will be organized enough, informed enough, and active enough to help shape it. We do not need displacement dressed up as progress. We need resident-first revitalization. That means improvement with accountability. Investment with protection. Change with the people who are already here still in it. Choose your first step today. 📩 Subscribe Stay informed. bit.ly/KLCBSubscribe Get updates, tools, and next steps. ✅ Take the 7-Day Challenge bit.ly/KLCB7Day Start with one visible action. 🏡 Adopt Your Block bit.ly/KLCBAdopt Build a steady rhythm of block pride and follow-through.

Lake Como did not arrive at the April 2 Horne Street meeting at the start of the conversation. By the time residents walked into that room, the framework had already been built. In 2019 , the City expanded the Camp Bowie form-based district to include properties along Horne Street , as recommended in the Como/Sunset Heights NEZ Strategic Plan. In January 2025 , the Fort Worth Local Development Corporation approved $35,000  to Camp Bowie District, Inc. (1) to provide "organizational and administrative support" to the Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council, including monthly meetings, reporting, at least one public engagement open house, and assistance reviewing development applications under the form-based code. Then, in February 2025 , the NAC chartered the Como Economic Development & Design Review Committee (2) , stating that its purpose was to oversee current and future developments along Horne Street from Lovell Avenue to Vickery Boulevard. That charter also says the executive director of Camp Bowie District, Inc. serves as the committee moderator, writes opinion letters based on committee decisions, and represents the committee before public bodies including the Urban Design Commission, Board of Adjustment, Zoning Commission, and City Council. So let’s ask the obvious question... If the code framework existed, the support structure was funded, and the design-review committee was formally in place, why did residents still walk into the April 2, 2026 public meeting trying to piece the stakes together in real time? That meeting did not present a small decision. According to KLCB’s observations, the department effectively left Lake Como stakeholders with two paths: 1) support a request for a variance to the Camp Bowie form-based code so the project could use a uniform back-of-curb sidewalk design and avoid eminent domain, or 2) keep the code as written and accept that eminent domain would likely be required along the corridor. That is not a neighborhood being engaged early. That is a neighborhood being asked to react at the edge of consequence. The City’s own April 2 meeting deck (3) shows this issue stretching across multiple years: 30% design in April 2023, 60% design and public meeting in January 2024, revised 60% design in May 2025, ongoing form-based-code discussion from September 2025 forward, and then the April 2, 2026 public input meeting. In other words: the public meeting was not the beginning of the issue. It was one more touchpoint in a much longer process. That is why this is bigger than bike lanes. This is about governance. Who held the pen while the rules were being shaped? Who got funded to support the work? Who was authorized to speak and review? And what, exactly, did residents receive in return? The answer cannot simply be: a late-stage meeting, a difficult choice, and a room full of people trying to catch up. KLCB’s role is not to tell residents what side to pick. Our role is to equip residents and property owners with the tools and knowledge they need to participate in revitalization outcomes. That means naming the structure, following the money, reading the charters, and making sure Lake Como residents understand the process that is shaping the future of the neighborhood. This is exactly why Seat at the Table  matters. Not as symbolism. As civic infrastructure. Read the Supporting Documents (1) , (2) , (3) Join Office Hours bit.ly/KLCBmeetings Sign the Seat at the Table Petition bit.ly/LakeComoTable   Summary The game board was set: who held the pen, who got funded, and what did Lake Como residents get? This frame is supported by the record: Horne Street was pulled into the Camp Bowie form-based district in 2019. Fort Worth Land Development Corporation approved $35,000  in 2025 to Camp Bowie District, Inc. to support Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) with administrative and organizational work tied to development-control activity, meetings, public engagement, and application review. The NAC chartered the Economic Development & Design Review Committee  in February 2025 to oversee current and future developments along Horne Street from Lovell to Vickery, with Camp Bowie District’s executive director serving as moderator and public-facing representative. Yet at the April 2, 2026 public meeting, residents were still dealing with late-stage tradeoffs around code variance versus eminent-domain risk.

Season 2 • Issue 2 From the Curb A note from the Editor Lake Como is in a moment where decisions are being made before residents are fully informed. KLCB’s Porch2Curb Season 2 exists to correct that—by making sure residents have clear information, usable tools, and a way to participate in real time, not after decisions are already shaped. This month, that shows up in one place: Horne Street. If we want different outcomes, we need inclusive participation. Meet me at the curb, Peacock 🦚 🛣️ Horne Street Reconstruction Project Public Meeting — Thursday, April 2, 2026 • 6:15 PM Como Community Center Horne Street is changing—and the decisions being made now will shape the neighborhood for years to come. A focus group was held before the public meeting. KLCB—the only registered Redevelopment Organization serving Lake Como—was not included. That matters. Because credible community engagement is not just about holding a meeting—it’s about who is included early enough to shape the conversation. KLCB has created a resident briefing so you can show up informed. ✔ Know what’s proposed ✔ Know what’s still in play ✔ Know what questions to ask 🪑 Seat at the Table Representation Is Not Optional Lake Como cannot rely on selective outreach or closed-door conversations when once-in-a-generation decisions  are being made. The Seat at the Table campaign  sets a clear standard: Residents—and the organizations doing real resident-facing work—must be included early, consistently, and transparently . This is not oppositional work. This is civic infrastructure . 📅 What’s Roaring- April 2026 at a Glance Horne Street Reconstruction Public Meeting Thursday, April 2, 2026 • 6:15 PM • Como Community Center → HERE Office Hours: A LIVE Weekly Vlogcast - Community Discussion/Work Session Every Thursday @ 10 AM via Google Meet → HERE Porch2Curb Block Outreach + Follow-Ups Find out About Ongoing Opportunities → HERE Follow KLCB to Stay Connected  + Get Daily Updates Facebook    | Instagram    | YouTube   👉 Subscribe to the KLCB Community Calendar → HERE Hosting something in Lake Como? Submit an event for the calendar →  HERE KLCB curates submissions for relevance to Lake Como residents.   🔌 Ways to Plug In Porch2Curb — Choose Your First Step Start small | Stay consistent | Build block pride. In 2026, KLCB is activating Porch2Curb as a bold, resident-powered movement to engage 250 households  in visible block-level action across Lake Como. This is how we rebuild connection: street by street, house by house, block by block.   Through simple first steps, shared tools, and steady follow-through, Porch2Curb helps neighbors move from passive awareness to active participation—reclaiming pride in their blocks and rebuilding the social cohesion needed to shape Lake Como’s future together. If you’re ready to get started, choose your first step below. 📩 Block Subscriber 🗓️ 7-Day Challenge 🏡 Adopt Your Block stay informed + get tools & next steps daily wins you can actually do build a weekly rhythm + help shape what happens next 💼 Opportunities Summer Service Positions (10 Weeks) May 18 – July 24, 2026 Stipend paid biweekly We’re recruiting two full-time roles to support Porch2Curb outreach, storytelling, and neighborhood coordination. 🛺 Support Porch2Curb in Motion🛺 Engage. Empower. Transform. We don’t need another meeting. The only way to move in Lake Como is in the streets—house by house, block by block. That’s why the KLCB Street Cart  matters. The Street Cart is how Porch2Curb shows up in motion: bringing porch clinics, tools, resource sharing, and real-time connection directly into the neighborhood. It gives us a visible, mobile way to meet neighbors where they are, support block-level action, and help residents take the next step together. The cart is here. Now we need the support to wrap it, activate it, and keep it moving through November 30, 2026.  That means building the operational support behind it—branding, outreach materials, neighborhood activation, and the steady fuel it takes to keep Porch2Curb visible and in motion across Lake Como. This is not about having a vehicle. It’s about having a working neighborhood tool  that helps us engage residents consistently, block by block, throughout the season. Will you help keep Porch2Curb in motion? Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) 💜🦁💛 A program of Proof of Life CDC (PLCDC)   Schedule a Meeting  | Support Us Email: info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org Chat | 682.382.1224 Surf | www.KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org Socialize | Facebook  | Insta  | Youtube   Office: 5112 Bonnell Ave. Fort Worth TX 76107 Engage. Empower. Transform. Empower residents with tools and knowledge to actively participate in the revitalization of Lake Como—one block at a time.

Jump to Video 🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: THE MEETING START TIME HAS CHANGED🚨 The City of Fort Worth is hosting a public meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM at Como Community Center  to discuss design updates related to the Horne Street Reconstruction Project . According to the City’s notice, the project team wants public input on the project’s pedestrian elements . The project covers Horne Street from W. Vickery Blvd to Lovell Ave.  and includes full roadway reconstruction, bicycle lanes, pedestrian and sidewalk improvements, landscaping, streetlights, and traffic signal improvements . Residents deserve more than a flyer. This is a major corridor project, and the public should understand what is happening, what is still being weighed, and what questions should be asked before decisions move further down the line. What This Meeting Is Really About This is not just a routine update. A City handout from a 2/24/2026 NAC Focus Group Session  shows that some of the project’s most important design tensions were already being discussed in a narrower, gatekept setting before this broader public meeting. That matters, because it means the public is being invited in only after key issues, assumptions, and tradeoffs have already been shaped elsewhere. The same handout shows the project evolved from a mill-and-overlay streetscape project  into full roadway reconstruction , and that the budget increased from $10,771,829 in federal funding  to $20,174,274 with increased federal and City participation . That raises a serious public-process concern: who gets brought into the conversation early enough to shape the frame, and who is expected to react after key discussions have already happened? The City also shows several major milestones as on hold , including: right-of-way acquisition 90% plan submittal 100% plan submittal bid opening start of construction In plain language: this project is still in a live decision window. “If the City is asking for public input, then residents deserve public education first.” What’s Still in Play The City’s own materials identify a set of unresolved design pressures in the part of the corridor between Goodman Avenue and Lovell Avenue , which sits within the Transition Zone of the Camp Bowie Boulevard Revitalization Code . The City says it is trying to honor the form-based code while still being able to construct the project and minimize impacts to existing properties. Sidewalk placement The code calls for a 6-foot sidewalk on the property line , but the City says the current design narrows in places because of driveways, power poles, retaining walls, parking lots, grading issues, and other structural conflicts. The handout says compliance may require additional right-of-way. Pedestrian lighting The City says pedestrian lights are planned on the west side of the street, but also notes constructability concerns tied to low overhead utilities on the west side  and underground duct banks on the east side . The handout also says lighting placement can constrain future development layout, including entrances, signs, canopies, and awnings. Landscaping and tree placement The code envisions regular tree spacing and a grass strip between the curb and sidewalk, but the City says utilities, limited space, and future development constraints interfere with standard planting. The handout also notes that installation may increase maintenance responsibilities for property owners and may require private irrigation. “Residents should not be asked to react to technical design language they have not been given a fair chance to understand.” Why KLCB Prepared a Resident Briefing Keep Lake Como Beautiful prepared a resident-facing briefing because public-process language is often too technical, too fragmented, or too late. We believe residents and property owners should be able to understand: what has already been discussed what is still unresolved what may affect sidewalks, access, frontage, lighting, and long-term neighborhood form what questions should be asked before the next stage of decisions moves forward Youtube Playlist 1 — Horne Street Reconstruction Project: What’s happening https://youtube.com/shorts/QvXeRSu_aNc    2 — Horne Street Reconstruction Project: Why this matters https://youtube.com/shorts/-eQFA4oWgfA   3 — Horne Street Reconstruction Project: What’s still in play / plain-language explainer https://youtube.com/shorts/FsSEE0EYLlY    4 — Horne Street Reconstruction Project: What residents should do https://youtube.com/shorts/liip6rLVQUc    5 — Horne Street Reconstruction Project: Reminder / show up https://youtube.com/shorts/n1PAH0axKSE   What Residents Should Ask on April 2 Residents do not need to walk into this meeting cold. Here are a few of the key questions that matter: Process What was discussed before this public meeting? What came out of the 2/24 focus group? What is still open to public influence right now? Sidewalks Where exactly will sidewalks sit block by block? Where will they narrow? How will those choices affect daily use, including wheelchairs, strollers, elders, and families? Pedestrian lights Where are the lights proposed to go? Why those locations? What tradeoffs are driving that decision? Landscaping Where can trees actually be planted under current constraints? Who will maintain landscaping once it is installed? Where is the City asking residents to accept a different outcome than what the code envisions? Accountability What is the City’s preferred design today? What alternatives were considered and rejected? How will public input from April 2 be documented and responded to? “Informed residents make stronger public record.” Why This Matters for Lake Como Lake Como is changing fast. Once-in-a-generation decisions are being made about streets, sidewalks, development form, pedestrian access, frontage, public infrastructure, and the future shape of the neighborhood. Those decisions should not move forward without clear explanation, real access to information, and competent community-rooted leadership at the table. KLCB’s mission is to empower residents with tools and knowledge to actively participate in the revitalization of Lake Como—one block at a time. Take Action Support fair representation, clear records, and direct resident access to City-resourced neighborhood decisions. Action List 🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: THE MEETING START TIME HAS CHANGED🚨 After KLCB published this resident briefing using the City’s original flyer, the City of Fort Worth updated the start time for the Horne Street Reconstruction Project public meeting . Correct meeting time:   Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:15 PM Como Community Center Earlier City materials listed the meeting at 5:00 PM . KLCB is updating our public-facing materials now so residents and property owners have the correct information. This is exactly why resident-facing communication matters. Even a basic change like meeting time can affect turnout, trust, and who is actually able to participate. Please share this update with anyone planning to attend. Read this post. Watch the resident briefing. Share it with a neighbor or property owner. Sign the Seat at the Table petition. Reach out if you want to help with resident education and public-process work. Contact: info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org

(So Our Input Stays Consistent) The City of Fort Worth has published a Goodman Park survey. If you support modest, safety-first amenities  (walking path, lighting, fitness, maintenance), take 60 seconds and submit the survey using the copy/paste script  below so Lake Como’s feedback is clear, consistent, and hard to misread. Copy/Paste Response Script (Use This Exactly) (Tip: paste this into your Notes app first, then copy into the form.) Name:  YOURNAMEYOUR Address:  YOURADDRESS or “LakeComo,FortWorth Do you support adding amenities to Goodman Park?  YES Reasoning / Needs / Ideas: Yes — Goodman Park has been dormant for decades, and basic, safety-first improvements would make it usable again for everyday residents. I support modest, high-impact amenities that keep clear sightlines and improve safety, including: A walking loop/path (accessible for seniors, strollers, and daily exercise) Outdoor fitness equipment in an open, visible area Lighting for safety and visibility (no dark corners) Trash cans + regular maintenance, and simple signage (hours/rules) If feasible: benches and a small shaded rest spot (kept minimal and open) Just as important: public engagement must be consistent and accessible to all residents. Stakeholders can share opinions, but the City’s process should not be routed through a single group as if it speaks for “the community.” Lake Como has multiple stakeholders — everyone deserves a seat at the table and a clear, reliable way to participate. Short Text Version (for quick sending) YES. Goodman Park needs basic, safety-first amenities: walking path/loop, outdoor fitness equipment, lighting, trash cans/maintenance, and a couple benches (kept open with clear sightlines). Also: engagement must be consistent and accessible — Lake Como has multiple stakeholders and no single group speaks for everyone. Everyone deserves a seat at the table. Why This Matters (No Park Drama — Just Process + Progress) Goodman Park has been dormant for decades. When the City finally asks for public input, our job is to make sure the record reflects what residents actually need: simple, visible, safety-first upgrades  that bring everyday use back to the park. This also matters because Lake Como does not  have a single voice. Many people care about this neighborhood, and no one group gets to control who participates or what gets prioritized. Public process has to be City-directed, reliable, and open to everyone  — especially when turnout is already hard to build. So we’re doing what revitalization professionals do: ✅ show up in writing, ✅ keep the message consistent, ✅ and make it easy for neighbors to participate. If you support bringing Goodman Park back to life, take one minute and submit the survey today — then text the short script to 3 people. 💜🦁💛 Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB)

Public Safety + Block Pride Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Lake Como deserves more than recycled complaints and scattered follow-up. The State of Lake Como Town Hall  is a public, resident-centered gathering focused on public safety, block pride, neighborhood conditions, and practical next steps . This is a working event built to help neighbors move from concern to clarity, and from clarity to action. This page serves as the official landing page and public record for the State of Lake Como Town Hall (2026 Season 2). As videos, posters, and walk-through materials are published, they will be added here as part of the event archive. WHY THIS TOWN HALL Too often, residents are asked to react to neighborhood conditions without getting a clear structure for what happens next. The State of Lake Como Town Hall was created to do something different: name the real conditions affecting the neighborhood connect those conditions to larger systems and patterns give residents a simple framework for action create a visible starting point for Season 2 of Porch2Curb (P2C) This is not just a complaint mic 🎤. This is not just a meeting. It is a public organizing moment. WHAT THIS EVENT FOCUSES ON This Town Hall centers four connected areas of neighborhood life: Public Safety + Crime Prevention Beautification + Greening Advocacy + Equitable Development Neighborhood Pride + Engagement Residents will leave with a clearer understanding of what KLCB is building, what is being asked of neighbors, and how to take a first step without being overwhelmed. THE SIMPLE INVITATION You do not have to do everything. Start with one first move: Start as a Block Subscriber Join the 7-Day Challenge Adopt Your Block Ready to take your first step? EVENT DETAILS Event:  State of Lake Como Town Hall Theme:  Public Safety + Block Pride Date:  Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time:  10:00 AM–12:00 PM Hosted by:  Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) Location: Como Community Center, 4660 Horne Street Fort Worth TX 76107 WATCH THE WALK-THROUGH / EVENT SERIES The videos below are part of the official walk-through and Town Hall archive. 1. 🗓️ State of Lake Como Town Hall — Saturday, March 14, 2026 2. Meet the Neighbors 3. What We See on the Block 4. Why Now 5. Who We Are 6. The Simple Plan 7. Pick Your Lane 8. Choose Your Commitment 9. What Success Looks Like 10. Break the Cycle 11. From Stuck to Equipped WHAT HAPPENS NEXT The Town Hall is not the end point. It is a public starting point for: resident follow-through block-level participation visible weekly wins a stronger Porch2Curb season Neighbors who want to move with KLCB can start by choosing one first step and staying connected through the calendar, newsletter, and upcoming neighborhood opportunities. START HERE Ready to take a first step? Community Calendar:   bit.ly/KLCBCommunityCalendar The Pride Newsletter:   bit.ly/KLCBpride Support the Movement:   bit.ly/GiveKLCB ABOUT KLCB Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB)  is a resident-centered neighborhood initiative of Proof of Life Community Development Corporation (PLCDC) . KLCB exists to help residents get connected, equipped, and moving with practical tools, visible action, and block-by-block follow-through. Contact Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org 682.382.1224 KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org

(Quietly, Clearly, On Record) (Jump to Campaign Video) There are moments when a neighborhood doesn’t need a loud argument—just a clean record. Right now, Lake Como residents are in a season of quiet information gathering . We’re collecting names, contacts, and documentation because too often the neighborhood gets treated like it has one “official” voice—and everyone else is expected to accept decisions they weren’t notified about. Watch the Youtube playlist : KLCB Seat At the Table (SATT) — City Council Statements of Record (2026) Why KLCB is Doing This (And Why It’s On-Mission) Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) is a program of Proof of Life Community Development Corporation (PLCDC), a nonprofit community development corporation. PLCDC’s work includes dismantling barriers that obstruct progress in historically under-resourced communities. One significant barrier is when neighborhoods are treated like they have only one “official” voice. This leads to a lack of localized and citizen political power. In practice, this barrier appears when residents and stakeholders lack clear access to information, participation lanes, and documentation. Decision-makers often rely on a narrow channel that does not consistently reach the people most impacted. That’s why this Seat at the Table effort is intentionally quiet, clear, and on record . It’s a practical, governance-focused request that strengthens resident representation. We want to ensure that City-financed neighborhood work leaves an accessible documentation trail. Our Tone and Our Goal Because KLCB is governed by PLCDC, we’re approaching this the way our mission requires: calm, documented, and focused on barriers and solutions—not personalities. This is not anti-anyone . It’s pro-resident representation focused on process integrity , records access , and making sure Lake Como isn’t misrepresented by default. This is especially important when decisions affect residents who never received notice, updates, or a clear way to participate. What’s the Issue? When City departments treat a single organization as the primary point of contact, it creates predictable problems: Information funnels through one channel (or doesn’t reach residents at all). Notices don’t reach everyone impacted. Residents find out late. “We coordinated with the neighborhood” becomes a shortcut phrase—even when many residents never knew anything was happening. Lake Como is bigger than any one table. What We’re Asking For (Simple. Practical. Defensible.) 1) Multi-Organization Engagement City departments can work with long-standing community groups—and still practice something fair: When an issue affects Lake Como, share notices and updates with all City-registered community organizations operating within the neighborhood boundary . This includes churches, apartments, nonprofits, and neighborhood groups. That’s how you prevent gatekeeping without picking a fight. 2) Public Records and “Receipts” for City-Staff–Supported Work When City staff time , City-coordinated committees , or City-administered processes are involved, residents should be able to locate a clear documentation trail: Meeting notices or agendas (when applicable). Summaries/minutes (or documented outcomes). Decks and handouts. Deliverables (drafts + final). The custodian pathway (who holds it and where it lives). Close-out/acceptance documentation (or the City’s close-out process). This protects residents, partners, and the City. Working definition: “City-resourced” means neighborhood efforts that are supported, facilitated, convened, or administered by City staff—regardless of which community entity requested the work. (Jump to Video) Why This Matters Right Now Lake Como is facing real pressure—development activity, land-use decisions, infrastructure needs, public safety coordination, and quality-of-life issues that don’t pause just because communication systems are outdated. When notice and representation are narrow, residents are forced into reaction mode. When engagement is broad and documented, residents can participate early—and solutions move faster. What We Are NOT Doing Because this matters, we’re staying disciplined: We are not targeting individuals . We are not spreading rumors . We are not asking the City to dissolve any group . We are not encouraging harassment or disrespect . We are building a clean record—so Lake Como residents can be heard clearly and fairly. 3 Ways to Support Right Now (From the Deck) 1) Sign the Stakeholder Sign-On Form This documents resident consent around representation and records access. Your name matters. Your block matters. 2) Register Your Organization with the City If your organization serves Lake Como—especially churches, multifamily communities, and nonprofits—City registration helps ensure you receive outreach and can show up as a recognized stakeholder. City of Fort Worth Community Engagement Department Tracy L. Edwards, Community Engagement Liaison (City Council, District 6) tracy.edwards@fortworthtexas.gov | 817-392-7503 3) Share This Video with One Neighbor Not ten. Not a debate thread. Just one neighbor who cares about process, transparency, and Lake Como having more than one civic lane. Want Help or Want to Stay in the Loop? If you’re a building manager, pastor, nonprofit leader, tenant leader, community organization, or resident who wants to be included as this develops: Contact: Shavina “Miss Peacock” Taylor Program Director, Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) 💜🦁💛 info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org | 682.382.1224 Closing This is what community power looks like when it’s serious: Organized contacts → clean requests → receipts → and a calm insistence that Lake Como is not a one-voice neighborhood. Seat at the table—on record. 🪑

Jump to Video May 18 – July 24, 2026 | Full-Time | Based at the PLCDC/KLCB Office If you’re looking for a summer opportunity that builds real skills, real experience, and real impact — this is it. PLCDC (Proof of Life Community Development Corporation) and Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) are recruiting for a 10-week, full-time, stipend-supported service position  based right here in Lake Como (Fort Worth) . This opportunity is powered by AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates  and is designed for people who want more than “something to do” this summer — people who want measurable outcomes, strong references, and a portfolio of work they can actually show. The basics Service Dates:  May 18 – July 24, 2026 (10 weeks) Eligibility:  Must be 18+ by May 18, 2026  and available full-time for the full 10-week term Stipend:   $957.46 paid biweekly  (Total $4,787.30  over 10 weeks) End-of-service benefit:  Choose either  an Education Award ( $1,565.08 ) or  a cash option ( $345.80 ) * Location:  PLCDC/KLCB office in Lake Como, Fort Worth *Education Award is applied to qualified school costs/loan holders (not paid as cash). What you’ll be doing (two service tracks) We place participants based on your skills, strengths, and interests . Track A — Community Capacity + Engagement You’ll help strengthen the systems that keep a neighborhood organized and connected: Support outreach, sign-ins, and follow-ups Build volunteer onboarding + tracking tools (rosters, weekly outputs) Create simple community guides and outreach materials (nonpartisan civic process education) Track B — Porch2Curb Operations + Communications You’ll help run a real-world neighborhood workflow — and document it professionally: Run issue intake + follow-through workflow (documentation, tracking, weekly summaries) Support content production (photos/video, captions, scheduling, performance notes) Coordinate neighborhood documentation + street cart support (routes, materials, counts) What you’ll gain (the real value) This isn’t busy work. You’ll leave with: Resume-ready work samples  (trackers, guides, campaign outputs, documentation) Project systems + operations experience  (real accountability, real deliverables) Stronger communication skills  (writing, consistency, reporting) Professional references  based on your outputs and reliability Requirements you should know upfront Because this opportunity is powered by AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates, there are standard requirements: Two qualified, non-family references  (must have email) A motivational statement  of at least 4 sentences Required background checks (criminal history + sex offender registry) Oath of Service is mandatory on May 18 Digital tools (how we work) PLCDC/KLCB operates Google Workspace only  (Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides/Forms). You’ll receive links rather than attachments, and work is completed inside Google tools. How to express interest Start with our short interest form: bit.ly/ServeLakeComo26 After review, strong matches will be invited to a quick interview. Final selection requires completion of the official AmeriCorps application steps. Questions? Email: info@proofoflifecdc.org Phone: 682.382.1224 PLCDC / Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) Lake Como, Fort Worth Powered by AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associates

Lake Como—good news:  Lake Como Park is getting upgrades, and the work has already started. This week, City staff confirmed the scope, timeline, budget, and funding source for improvements now underway at the park. The improvements include: A Multi- gym (knee lift station, sit-up station, balance board, cardio walker) Two park benches A 6-foot-wide trail extension  connecting to the southeast parking lot A solar light Work is anticipated to wrap in 5–6 weeks , with most work completed by the Park & Recreation Department Trades team, and Transportation & Public Works assisting with installation of the solar light. And here’s the part residents deserve to know every time: ✅ Total Budget:   $125,076.20 ✅ Funding Source:   2021 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) – Como neighborhood allocation The “Follow the Money” part Since February 2025 , I’ve been asking questions about the remaining NIP funds —because public dollars should never be mysterious, and Lake Como residents shouldn’t have to guess what we’re “supposed” to be grateful for. In 2021, the City’s Neighborhood Improvement Program allocated $3.19 million  to Lake Como. But even with that investment, there was still a big gap: no clear, resident-facing sustainability plan for how the investments would be maintained—or how remaining funds would be prioritized in a way residents could see and verify. That’s exactly why KLCB pushed for transparency and strategy. KLCB met with the Neighborhood Improvement Program coordinator (at the time), brought forward community priorities, and—hopeful—submitted a ready-to-execute proposal  grounded in public safety, quality of life, and resident support. That proposal emphasized what residents already knew: If you invest in visible, practical, community-used assets , you reduce blight, discourage dumping, and increase pride. And if you want a project to last, you need a community engine behind it—activation, stewardship, and consistent engagement. 【 KLCB even built a community mobilization plan  designed to drive participation and ongoing stewardship—because “build it and leave” isn’t revitalization. Why this update matters (and what it proves) Let’s be clear: this Lake Como Park project predates me . That’s not the point. The point is this: When residents don’t receive clear updates about public investments, it creates a vacuum—confusion, rumors, low trust, and missed opportunities for community ownership. KLCB’s role is to close that gap . This is what it looks like to be Lake Como’s redevelopment organization: We ask the questions  that protect community interests. We follow the funding  so residents aren’t left in the dark. We translate the bureaucracy  into plain language. We report back , consistently—so progress is visible and civic power grows. What’s coming to the park (a few details) The construction plans provided by Parks show a clear site layout and details for the new additions—including the fitness station and its components. The equipment schedule lists an Ultra Play fitness station model UP315S  with multiple elements (MultiGym, Cardio Walker, Balance Board, Sit-Up Station, and Knee Lift Station). So yes—this isn’t vague “improvements someday.” This is a defined scope you can point to and measure. The real win: residents get the benefit—and we build capacity This post is not about credit. It’s about capacity . Lake Como deserves civic systems that: communicate clearly, nurture new resident leaders, and treat community engagement as a core deliverable—not an inconvenience. That’s the work KLCB is building toward as we prepare for Season 2 : programs, people power, and neighborhood progress you can actually see. If you want to be part of that—join us. 📢 Stay connected with Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB)! 💜 🦁 💛 Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on community projects, events, and ways to get involved! Let’s work together to make Lake Como cleaner, safer, and stronger. 🔗Follow us here: facebook.com/KeepLakeComoBeautiful   Call to Action 📩 Email: info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org 🤝 Volunteer / Partner: (insert your signup link) Lake Como—this is how we move. Together.

From “It’s in the Plan” to “It’s on the Calendar” Jump to video Goodman Park didn’t “suddenly” become a priority—this moment is the result of consistent community work, steady follow‑up, and neighbors refusing to let the City’s own plans collect dust. Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) has been in the mix doing the unglamorous work: outreach, organizing, documenting, and keeping the process moving forward. The City already had a roadmap The Como Sunset Heights NEZ Strategic Plan form 2017 included Goodman Park action steps Key message: Accountability isn’t conflict—it’s follow‑through. The plan was written. The community is just asking for the plan to be honored. What KLCB did (the heavy lifting people don’t see) Outreach (online + paper + English + Spanish) Community input (survey + conversations) Park Adoption + Stewardship (keeping the space cared for) Follow‑ups (email trails, meeting requests, documentation) Why this matters Pocket parks aren’t “extra”—they’re safety, belonging, walkability, youth activity, and neighborhood pride. Key Message... When spaces are activated and maintained, the whole neighborhood benefits. Public meeting: show up, speak up If you’ve ever said “they don’t listen,” this is your moment to put your voice on record. Show up. Bring a neighbor. Speak clearly. Then stay connected—because accountability is a process, not a one‑night event. Goodman Park Public Meeting Tues, Feb 4 2026 • 6:30 PM Como Community Center, 4660 Horne Street What residents should bring: 1–2 priorities Safety concerns + solutions Amenity ideas that fit a pocket Park footprint A willingness to stay engaged after the meeting 🌱 Save the date The Annual Spring Planting Event @ Goodman Park (3rd Saturday in March). KLCB volunteers will refresh The Roots of Resilience Flower Bed  at Goodman Park as part of our ongoing stewardship. 📢 Stay connected with Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB)! 💜 🦁 💛 Follow us on Facebook to stay updated on community projects, events, and ways to get involved! Let’s work together to make Lake Como cleaner, safer, and stronger. 🔗Follow us here: facebook.com/KeepLakeComoBeautiful

Jump to Video Summary Over the past year, many Lake Como residents have asked a simple, reasonable question: “Who is responsible for what — and where can we see the record?” That question matters because Lake Como is in a once-in-a-generation moment. Decisions about land use, design standards, and public investments made now  will shape our neighborhood for decades. When public dollars are involved, residents deserve clarity — not confusion, rumor, or gatekeeping. This post explains how public records work, what has changed recently, and what happens next. What changed A City-funded support agreement connected to Lake Como neighborhood work has ended December 31, 2025. . When contracts end, active work stops — but the public record does not disappear . That distinction is important. Public funds were authorized and spent to support neighborhood deliverables. Whether a partner is still engaged or not, the documentation tied to those funds remains part of the public record . That’s not about blame. That’s about stewardship. What “the public record” means (plain language) When public money is used, residents have a right to see: The funding or grant agreement The scope of work and deliverables Materials produced under the agreement (drafts and finals) Invoices and proof of payment Records showing whether deliverables were completed and accepted Public engagement documentation tied to the work (when applicable) These records don’t belong to any one organization or individual. They belong to the public. Even after a contract ends, these documents are retained through official City channels and can be requested through the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA). What Keep Lake Como Beautiful is doing Keep Lake Como Beautiful (KLCB) , a program of Proof of Life Community Development Corporation , is doing what credible resident-led redevelopment work requires: Requesting documentation through proper City channels Organizing records into resident-readable summaries Publishing what is available — and clearly noting what is missing or pending Avoiding speculation, personal attacks, or rumor cycles Our role is not to assign motive or intent. Our role is to build the record so residents can see the facts in one place. What we are not  doing To be clear, KLCB is not : Accusing any individual or organization of wrongdoing Litigating through social media Asking former partners to continue working after contracts end We are simply saying: Public investments deserve public documentation . That standard protects everyone — residents, partners, and the City alike. Why this matters for Lake Como’s future For decades, Lake Como residents have been told to “trust the process” — often without being shown the process. Transparency changes that. When records are organized and accessible: Residents can participate with confidence New leaders can step forward informed Future partnerships start on firmer ground The neighborhood controls its own narrative Sunlight doesn’t slow progress.  It strengthens it. What happens next KLCB will continue to: Obtain records through official City public-information channels Publish neutral, factual summaries Clearly distinguish between what is documented and what is still pending Invite residents to review the materials and draw their own conclusions As always, this work is facts-first, standards-based, and resident-centered . Lake Como deserves nothing less. Stay connected If you have questions about how public records work — or want to review materials as they’re published — follow @KeepLakeComoBeautiful  and join the conversation via our weekly Office Hours: LIVE Vlogcast . Sunlight belongs to everyone.

Jump to the Video Summary Lake Como deserves tools that protect our neighborhood character and  protect the people who built this community. The City’s draft “Como Neighborhood Conservation District” is being presented as the next step in preserving neighborhood identity and guiding development. On paper, that sounds right. In practice, whether this overlay truly protects Como depends on three things most residents never get clearly explained: When the rules apply Who makes decisions and how Whether residents are protected from displacement pressures This isn’t a debate about architectural taste. This is about whether the system is built to produce consistent, fair outcomes—or whether the outcome depends on discretion, interpretation, and uneven enforcement. Early drafts shape outcomes, so we’re publishing a plain-English explainer before this moves forward. What a Conservation District really is A conservation district is a zoning overlay . That matters because overlays affect real projects: additions, demolitions, and new construction. If you are inside the boundary, certain exterior changes will be reviewed against district standards—before permits are approved. That’s why community review must be grounded in a clear, measurable question:  Will these standards be enforced consistently, with transparency and guardrails? Where the draft is strongest The draft attempts to define neighborhood patterns and includes a regulation section that speaks to lot patterns, additions, and site standards. Residents deserve predictability, and clear standards can help reduce “anything goes” development. Where the draft needs serious upgrades before legislation 1) The missing checklist problem The draft indicates that a checklist still needs to be created . That’s not a minor detail. In real life, checklists are what make review consistent. Without a checklist, outcomes can turn into “it depends who you get” at the counter. If the City wants broad feedback and fast legislation, the checklist must be published now. 2) Discretion without guardrails creates loopholes The draft includes administrative discretion in ways that can weaken the overlay’s purpose. Discretion isn’t automatically bad—but it must be controlled. That means: objective criteria, written findings, public posting of approvals, and clear appeal instructions residents can actually use. If the overlay is meant to reduce conflict and protect neighborhood patterns, discretionary adjustments can’t become the path of least resistance. 3) “Compatibility” must be evidence-based, not a taste filter Material and design standards can quietly become an affordability barrier if they are not grounded in neighborhood baseline reality. If certain materials are discouraged and others encouraged, residents deserve to see the evidence: What is the neighborhood’s existing pattern? What eras and building types define Como? How are affordability and existing housing condition being considered? Otherwise, “compatibility” can become a proxy for “make it look expensive,” which is not preservation—it’s displacement pressure. 4) You cannot promise “stability” without resident protections City planning documents acknowledge that in many low-income areas, assessed values have risen rapidly, creating tax pressure— especially for aging homeowners and families on fixed incomes. Overlay policies that increase friction and cost for repairs or improvements can unintentionally punish the very residents we claim to protect. If Como is going to carry new regulatory burdens, the draft should include: a homeowner support/resource appendix tax relief education repair assistance pathways contractor guidance and clear grandfathering rules What we’re asking for (before the City moves forward) KLCB supports neighborhood protection tools when they are enforceable, transparent, and paired with resident safeguards . Before this moves into legislation, KLCB is asking for five practical improvements: Publish the permit-review checklist now Add guardrails for administrative discretion Add a 1-page “what changes/what doesn’t” explainer + process flow Add a resident protections/support section Publish engagement counts and a Phase 2 outreach plan that reaches the whole neighborhood—not just whoever shows up at one meeting How to share feedback: If you received the City email, reply directly with your comments (bullets are fine), or attach a marked-up copy / the comment matrix. Or email your comments to DesignReview@FortWorthTexas.gov   Need an email template? The goal Como doesn’t need more documents that “sound good.” We need tools that work—tools that residents can understand, use, and trust. If the Conservation District is going to be part of Como’s future, it must be built with receipts, with clarity, and with protections —so preservation doesn’t become another word for pressure. Resources referenced in the post: Como / Sunset Heights Design Guidelines (PDF, 16MB) Como / Sunset Heights Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Plan (PDF, 20MB) Fort Worth Conservation Districts – Como (Draft Guidelines PDF) Fort Worth Zoning Ordinance: § 4.400 Conservation (“CD”) Overlay District (PDF) Neighborhood Conservation Plan (Como) (PDF)