At Monday’s City Council work session, consultants presented the final draft of the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan, the result of a year-long process involving research, community engagement, analysis, and visioning. This is an update to the Cultural Arts Master Plan, adopted in 2013, and serves as a long-term guide for the growth and development of arts and cultural initiatives in Richardson.
The presentation included results from public input gathered through an online survey and stakeholder interviews conducted last summer and fall. This feedback directly informed the development of the updated plan, titled “Home is Where the HeART is! 2025–2035 Arts & Culture Master Plan.”
The updated plan outlines five strategic objectives, each supported by short-, mid-, and long-term goals. The five objectives are:
- Improve awareness of cultural opportunities in Richardson,
- Continue to diversify Richardson’s cultural offerings,
- Support growth of Richardson’s creative community,
- Plan an effective cultural tourism strategy, and
- Define a cultural district and seek designation.
Following feedback received from the City Council, the Cultural Arts Commission and project consultants will finalize the document, with adoption by the Council to be considered at a future meeting.
Monday’s presentation: click here
