At its meeting Monday, the City Council approved both the Active Transportation Plan and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The plans were developed over the past 12 months and included surveys and community meetings in order to gain public input.
The Active Transportation Plan seeks to connect all of Richardson’s active transportation elements—pedestrian, bicycle, transit and micro-mobility—and create a better network, helping users of all ages and abilities feel comfortable and safe getting around Richardson.
The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan guides the development and redevelopment of parks and recreation resources and serves as the primary planning guide for prioritizing future projects and programming. Richardson updates the plan every five years (and re-writes it every 10) in order to qualify for grant funding opportunities as well as to keep up with changing facility conditions and space needs.
Now that the plans have been approved, City staff will assess the plans’ priorities as part of the City budgeting process, including identifying grant funding opportunities and partnerships.
Website: Active Transportation Plan
Website: Parks Open Space Master Plan
