Nominations are open for the 2026 Community Revitalization Awards, which recognize residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community through significant property improvements.  

Eligible projects include:  

  • Dramatic improvements to properties or structures   
  • An exemplary level of exterior refurbishment   
  • Total redevelopment of a property or structure, such as a teardown and rebuild   
  • Infill or new development on a vacant parcel in an older neighborhood or district   

Anyone may submit a nomination, including the property owner. Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4.  

The Richardson City Council created the awards in 1994. Since then, more than 350 properties have been recognized.  

Learn more or submit a Community Revitalization Award nomination