Mid City Times

The groundbreaking ceremony for Babers Manor, the third phase of the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative, is set to take place on Wednesday, August 28. The event will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Eastside Branch, located at 4651 Ramey Ave.

Babers Manor will be an 80-unit mixed-income family community named in honor of Clarence Donald Babers, a notable community leader. The development will feature 51 low-income units and 29 market-rate units and is situated between South Hughes Avenue and South Edgewood Terrace in Council District 5. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has awarded housing tax credits to support the project's financing.

Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens expressed enthusiasm about the project: “We’re so excited and proud to welcome our beloved community to Babers Manor with all services and amenities needed to succeed in a modern housing environment.” She further highlighted Mr. Babers' contributions, stating, “The nation recognized Mr. Babers for leading the public housing rebuild in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina as directed by President George W. Bush. Mr. Babers worked tirelessly to ensure that those that were displaced were provided modern and safe housing. We are honored to recognize Mr. Babers in the city he called home.”

Construction of Babers Manor is expected to last approximately 18 months.

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