Development staff presented an outline of eight projects at Monday’s City Council work session to be considered for inclusion in a possible 2021 G.O. pond program. The projects would enhance areas of Richardson targeted for redevelopment, primarily the IQ® and the Core District.
The projects discussed include:
- Intersection improvements at Belt Line/US 75, including a wider sidewalk with enhanced lighting that would connect the downtown area with the Lockwood District and Richardson Heights Shopping Center
- Polk Street alley improvements to create a pedestrian passageway
- McKinney Street reconstruction
- Center turn lanes along Main Street
- Glenville Drive reconstruction between Campbell and Arapaho roads, that would add a raised bicycle and tech lane intended for bots and other automated delivery services
- Arapaho Road and US 75 intersection improvements for pedestrian/bike safety
- Collins Boulevard bridge improvements
- Duck Creek Trail enhancements
Total cost estimate for all eight projects is $44 million. After incorporating feedback from Monday’s discussion, staff will refine and revisit the plans with the City Council in April. If officially called in August, the bond election would be held in November.
