Author: Bill Conrad

Bridge Arch Installed on Silver Line Bridge; Second Arch Coming in July 

Bridge Arch Installed on Silver Line Bridge; Second Arch Coming in July 

Passengers on the DART Silver Line and motorists on US 75 through Richardson are noticing a major change this week as the southside arch on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is now in place, after crews worked many hours on its installation last weekend. The steel arch is about 400 feet long and stands 80 feet above the roadway at its highest point; a matching northside arch is expected to be installed July 16-19. 

The two arches will eventually feature accent lighting in the City’s signature white and blue colors, serving as a visual gateway to the City.

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“Operation Bloomtown” Deadline is Monday 

“Operation Bloomtown” Deadline is Monday 

Residents, homeowner associations, organizations and businesses can help “paint the landscape with wildflowers” near their homes, buildings and offices by participating in the City’s annual “Operation Bloomtown” program. Simply identify a median, park or other public area that could use some color and the Parks and Recreation Department will order the seeds and do the planting in the fall, charging only the wholesale cost for both the seeds and labor. Cost is approximately $100 per 1/10 acre, which equals more than 4,300 square feet. Deadline for submitting an application for the program is Monday, June 15; click here to download the application.

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City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development  

City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development  

Staff from Catalyst Urban Development were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the City with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award, which was received by Catalyst in April for the Belt + Main Development. The presentation recognized the City’s partnership in bringing the mixed-used development to life in The CORE District and its commitment to reinvest in and reinvigorate this historic area of Richardson. 

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Mosquito Tests Find Positive West Nile Results; Spraying Completed 

Mosquito Tests Find Positive West Nile Results; Spraying Completed 

The Richardson Health Department conducted ground spraying this week in one area of the city (see map below) to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus, after a trap located within the spraying location returned mosquitoes that tested positive for carrying the disease. This is the first time Richardson has sprayed for mosquitoes this year.

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