Working with Majestic Realty and Hickman Companies, David Pettit Economic Development provided support for a redevelopment project in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, which encompasses 70 acres and about 800,000 square feet of new space. The redevelopment plan anticipates a hotel along Marine Creek near Main and NE 23rd streets, an animal exhibition area, several parking areas, office buildings and areas set aside for residential development.