Tarrant County State of the Market

Thu Jul 30, 2026

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Tarrant County State of the Market

Driving Growth Through Mixed-Use Development, Entertainment Hubs, and Strategic Market Trends

Thursday July 30 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

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Tarrant County in Focus

Market Performance, Economic Drivers and Why Investors Are Paying Attention

Christopher Goff

As Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation, Christopher Goff oversees all capital raising for Crescent’s GP Invitation Funds and deal-by-deal syndications. Mr. Goff is focused on optimizing the firm’s equity relationships, overall corporate strategy and portfolio construction. Previously, Christopher spent three years managing hotel acquisitions and developments across all hospitality product types ranging from select-service to luxury full-service hotels. Based in Fort Worth, Mr. Goff joined Crescent Real Estate LLC in 2020 as Director, Investments. Mr. Goff is a Member of Investment Committee and Senior Management Committee. Prior to joining Crescent, Mr. Goff worked for Castle Hill Partners, a real estate private equity firm focused on the development of long duration master planned communities and targeted real estate investments requiring complex repositioning or debt resolutions. Additionally, Mr. Goff worked for CAVU Venture Partners, a consumer-focused venture capital firm with offices in New York, Austin and Los Angeles. Mr. Goff spent six years in New York City as an Associate at WM Capital Partners focused on distressed debt investments and special situations loan originations across all commercial real estate asset classes, and at Smith & Associates where he focused on international account management and supply chain analytics in the semiconductor industry. Mr. Goff graduated summa cum laude from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics where he was a University Honors Scholar and earned the NYU Founder’s Day Award and Wallace Gobetz Memorial Award in recognition of graduating number one in his class. Mr. Goff also graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Master of Business Administration concentrating in Private Equity and Real Estate Finance where he was recognized as one of Poets & Quants: 100 Best & Brightest MBAs globally. Christopher Goff remains active in his community and with the University of Texas Real Estate Center. He runs marathons as a fundraiser for numerous charities, including Shatterproof, Guide Dogs UK, and Home Base.

Crescent Real Estate

Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation

Christopher Goff

Senior Managing Director, Head of Capital Formation, Crescent Real Estate

Sarah Lancarte

Founder, Lancarte Commercial

John Beck

Director of Business Strategy, Fort Worth, The Beck Group

Mixed-Use & Urban Development

The Future of Placemaking and Repositioning

Bill Burton

EVP, Hillwood Properties

John Terrell

Partner, Carillon Crown

Howard Altshuler

Howard brings more than 30 years of experience in accounting, audit and assurance, including more than two decades at a Big Four accounting firm. He has served as the lead client service partner to a number of public and private real estate companies ranging in size from $10 million to $13 billion in assets. Howard has experience with all major real estate classes, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail and hotels. Howard also has worked with property managers, land developers and construction companies. In addition to real estate operators and developers, Howard also has extensive experience working with funds, including real estate and other private equity funds, as well as with portfolio companies. He has assisted clients with fund formation, structuring, ongoing accounting and reporting. Howard has assisted clients with strategic operating and financial decisions regarding company formation, market analysis, tax structuring and planning, accounting systems, financing, investor relations, compliance and financial reporting. He has extensive experience working with REITs, partnerships and LLCs. He has also advised companies regarding SEC accounting and reporting standards, business combinations, valuation, consolidation, stock compensation, leasing and sales, internal controls, compliance and corporate governance. Howard also has international experience, having worked for four years in Shanghai, PRC, where he served multinational clients who invested in Chinese real estate. While there, he served as the lead partner for a United States IPO of a local Chinese real estate company. Howard is an active member and has held leadership roles in several industry organizations, including the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (REC of FW). He has served his community as a board member for the Dallas Mayor’s Committee for the Employment of People with Disabilities and the Arts District Friends, as well as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Irving. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from the University of Houston.

Weaver

Real Estate Industry Leader

Moderator

Howard Altshuler

Real Estate Industry Leader, Weaver

Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment

Demand Drivers Powering 2026

Shawn Ellis

Founder & CEO, House of Tangram

Kristin Assad

COO, Stockyards Heritage Development Co.

Vik Khasat

Owner and Founder, The Dirdie Birdie

Moderator

Zach Sams

EVP, Kensington Vanguard National Title

Why You Should Attend this Tarrant County Commercial Real Estate Event

What You'll Learn:

What is Tarrant County becoming and how are today’s development decisions shaping its long term trajectory within North Texas?
Why are billion dollar mixed use and entertainment driven projects accelerating and what does that signal about investor conviction?
Is mixed use now the standard model for growth in Texas?
Is hospitality’s recent surge sustainable and why does Texas continue to outperform national trends?
Is multifamily supply keeping pace with population growth or is more density still needed?
Where is capital deploying next across mixed use, hospitality and residential and what is driving those decisions?
Which asset classes are seeing the most momentum and where are new opportunities emerging?
How are entertainment, retail and residential uses coming together to create stronger, more resilient placemaking strategies?
What role do hospitality, tourism and entertainment play in fueling real estate demand across Fort Worth and surrounding cities?
How will continued investment in destination attractions and large-scale projects impact visitation, spending and development activity?

How You’ll Do More Business: Join Bisnow to hear from local industry leaders, developers and investors about the trends and opportunities shaping the region right now. According to O'Connor & Associates, Tarrant County added $14.4B in business value in 2025, a 25.3% jump year-over-year, signaling strong momentum across the commercial real estate landscape. We’ll break down major development projects, rising submarkets and the economic forces redefining the county. From multifamily values increasing more than 25% and adding over $8B in value to the hospitality sector surging more than 43%, gain insight into the strategies fueling expansion and capital deployment across Fort Worth and surrounding cities. Don’t miss the chance to stay ahead in one of Texas’ fastest-growing and most dynamic markets.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Brokers, owners, developers, investors, construction, designers, architects, financial professionals, government officials and more CRE decision-makers in Tarrant County and beyond.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 8:50 AM	Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
8:50 AM 9:00 AM	Opening Remarks and Commercials
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Tarrant County in Focus Market Performance, Economic Drivers and Why Investors Are Paying Attention
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Mixed-Use & Urban Development The Future of Placemaking and Repositioning
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Hospitality, Tourism & Entertainment Demand Drivers Powering 2026
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking