From Dallas Express · Dallas Express · · 1m 10s
Babers Manor Opens In Stop Six
Fort Worth's new 80-unit mixed-income housing project replaces demolished Cavile Place, offering affordable homes and community amenities in Stop Six.
In brief
Fort Worth's new 80-unit mixed-income housing project replaces demolished Cavile Place, offering affordable homes and community amenities in Stop Six. Babers Manor provides 51 low-income units with federal subsidies and community amenities in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
New Housing Opens In Stop Six
Fort Worth officials and residents gathered for Babers Manor's grand opening, a mixed-income housing project in the Stop Six neighborhood.
“I trusted the process. I trusted the promise that Fort Worth had a solution for us.”
Named After Community Leader
Babers Manor honors Clarence Donald Babers, a longtime Fort Worth activist and former HUD regional administrator.
80-Unit Mixed-Income Project
The development includes 51 low-income units with federal subsidies and 4 units for formerly homeless residents.
Community Amenities Included
Babers Manor features a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, and two playgrounds for residents.
Funding Details
The project received $16.34 million in federal housing tax credits and $161,000 in energy efficiency tax credits.
Redevelopment Context
The Stop Six redevelopment began in 2020 with a $35 million federal grant to replace Cavile Place, a 300-unit public housing complex from the 1950s.
Future Phases
Additional housing developments like Cowan Place and Hughes House will continue replacing Cavile Place in Stop Six.
What matters most
Babers Manor provides 51 low-income units with federal subsidies and community amenities in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood.
