City officials explored leasing the now-closed Fort Worth Community Arts Center to Texas Christian University, but those plans did not move forward.

Some local arts advocates say they’re disappointed city leaders did not pursue the offer to revitalize a building they say served as a centralized space for young artists to showcase work .

Chief city spokesperson Sana Syed said TCU officials approached Fort Worth’s property management department this year and discussed potential opportunities related to leasing the arts center on a temporary basis.

Ultimately, city management decided not to proceed after a review of longer-term impacts and questions about the condition of the building, Syed said via email. She declined to answer additional questions, stating that city staff involved wi

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