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Growing Grapevine

Growing Grapevine

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 A closer look at the people and policies that helped to shape Grapevine, Texas. Presented by Grapevine Economic Development. Learn more at choosegrapevinetx.com.Copyright Grapevine Economic Development Ciencia Política Ciencias Sociales Economía Escritos y Comentarios sobre Viajes Política y Gobierno
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  • 3.11 - The Main Thing, Part Two

    3.11 - The Main Thing, Part Two
    Jul 2 2025
    For all the thought and effort that went into creating a one-of-a-kind development at Grapevine Main, only one component is the undeniable catalyst behind the entire project: passenger rail. Without the TEXRail commuter line operated by Trinity Metro, this defining piece of architecture wouldn't be nearly as functional. It might not even exist. But City leaders planned to be a stop along the route from Fort Worth the DFW International Airport for decades... and even chipped in a little extra to make it happen.

    This is Part Two of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

    00:00-02:22... building for the future
    02:23-05:00... putting a once-in-a-lifetime project on rails
    05:01-07:13... the Trinity Metro board weighs in on the importance of Grapevine
    07:14-09:56... what impact does public transportation really have on development?
    09:57-12:18... historic precedent for the transformative power of trains
    12:19-14:40... Grapevine City Council's research and visioning process
    14:41-17:45... the next stop: a groundbreaking partnership with North Richland Hills
    17:46-21:09... running the numbers on funding, ridership, and a healthy transportation system
    21:10-23:43... five years and a pandemic later, the project earns its first new neighbor
    23:44-26:14... how the City's initial investment made new development easy math
    26:15-29:57... what comes next, for TEXRail and the podcast
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    30 m
  • 3.10 - The Main Thing, Part One

    3.10 - The Main Thing, Part One
    Jun 1 2025
    For over a century, Grapevine Main Street has been synonymous with small-town charm. The very mention of our authentic historic district conjures images of brick buildings, festival crowds, and a single broad street surrounded by humble structures. Now, visitors are more likely to have a different view in mind: the combination rail station, hotel, and public gathering space known as Grapevine Main.

    This is Part One of our miniseries on the City's iconic new Public-Private Partnership:

    00:00-03:35... what Places mean to us
    03:36...06:35... from ugly lot to landmark status
    06:36-08:34... drawing the line between Public and Private
    08:35-09:56... casting vision for a once-in-a-lifetime project
    09:57-11:39... why do we build new things that look old?
    11:40-14:05... how a built environment can shape your subconscious
    14:06-16:07... drawing boundaries and shaping design standards
    16:08-19:47... transitioning from old to new with the Transit District Overlay
    19:48-22:59... little details you felt at Grapevine Main, even if you barely noticed them
    23:00-25:42... a vision comes to life, thanks to two important partnerships
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    26 m
  • 3.9 - The Great (Almost) Fire

    3.9 - The Great (Almost) Fire
    Apr 1 2025
    How close did the City come to losing its most iconic neighborhood? Grapevine Residents have heard the stories: an unwatched candle, a timely partnership, and a crisis narrowly averted. Today, we're looking at the legend of a fire that could have destroyed the Historic District... but ended in a single puddle instead.

    Here's how the investigation unfolds:

    00:00-01:49... the legend as we know it
    01:50-04:49... meet the Grapevine Fire Department, our expert witnesses
    04:50-10:30... how codes and experience help prevent fires
    10:31-12:53... why Historic District buildings aren't up to modern code
    12:54-14:10... the fire suppression mandate
    14:11-17:35... how City officials enabled even the smallest businesses
    17:36-20:15...a crash course in fire science
    20:16-21:51... the criminal profile of a fire: motive, means, and opportunity
    21:52-25:13... how bad could this fire have really gotten?
    25:14-27:49... sprinkler dynamics and the crisis we averted.
    27:50-31:58... concluding the investigation
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    32 m
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