HUD approval allows the former active senior community to lease to residents of all ages in downtown Fort Worth
Wilks Development announced today that The Harden at Public Market, a 199-unit apartment community behind the iconic Fort Worth Public Market, has received approval from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to transition from senior living to conventional housing, allowing residents of all ages to lease.
Opened in October 2025, The Harden features one- and two-bedroom units ranging in size from 723 to 1,550 square feet, with rates starting at $1,391. Amenities include pickleball courts; a fitness center; a resort-style amenity deck with pool and spa and views of the Public Market tower and downtown; a clubhouse with coworking space and pool table; and a dog park. The multifamily residences were completed in conjunction with the renovation of the historic Fort Worth Public Market, a building protected at the state and federal levels.
Wilks Development CEO and President Kyle Wilks shared, “With increased interest in the Fort Worth Public Market and The Harden from a wider range of Fort Worth residents, opening the community to all ages makes sense, so more people can enjoy the residences while allowing us to better support both buildings in the long term. People have been driving by the Public Market for years, hoping to see it revitalized. Now they can live right next to it and walk over.”
Wilks added, “Once the Public Market’s restaurant, café/market, and cocktail bar are open, this will be a vibrant area to live.”
The Harden is currently leasing one- and two-bedroom residences, with availability beginning immediately. The food and beverage concepts in Fort Worth Public Market are expected to open this summer.
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Wilks Development is a visionary leader in Texas real estate development and investment, committed to creating exceptional spaces that enrich the lives of communities. Founded in 2012 by brothers and third-generation masons Kyle and Josh Wilks, along with their cousin Jess Green, Wilks Development has meticulously built a diverse portfolio that includes sturdy stone storefronts, vibrant multi-family communities, sleek commercial offices, and thriving, walkable neighborhoods.
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