Historic Southside Incorporated

Public Space Beautification - Creating special places for people is an essential component of the Near Southside's revitalization and continued community development. Public space projects in 2023 included continued renovation and improvement of the South Main MicroPark and the South Main Squeeze pedestrian plaza, two active social and leisure spaces for visitors to South Main Village. As a complement to these outdoor public space improvements, the organization also led a wide range of public art exhibitions and educational programs at The Pool, a community art gallery on 8th Avenue and a primary focus of our Art South initiative.

Summer Swim Program - Each year HSI administers a grant from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation which provides funding for structured swimming lessons through the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department's Mobile Recreation Summer Day Camp. Historic Southside, Inc. receives a fee of 10% for its services administering the program. In 2023, several hundred swimmers participated in the program.