Richardson Edition | July 2024

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

More apartments in CityLine approved More open space and apartments could be developed in the future within Richardson’s CityLine development. A request to increase the maximum number of apartments in the entire CityLine development by 1,175 to 5,100, add more open space and have a higher minimum density was unanimously approved by Richardson City Council during the July 8 meeting. The overview The request, made by the mixed-use devel- opment’s developer, KDC, would only impact a 62.5-acre planned development district between North Plano Road to the west and R Street to the east, just north of CityLine Drive, Director of Development Services Sam Chavez said. Within the specic district, the increase of 1,175 apart- ments would allow up to 3,100 to be constructed,

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“One of the pros of this plan... is that it creates a path forward

that’s based in market reality.” DON MAGNER, RICHARDSON CITY MANAGER

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JAH Realty buys Richardson Heights The Richardson Heights Shopping Center has new ownership after Oklahoma-based JAH Realty purchased the site for $40.5 million from Silver Star Properties. The purchase was completed June 28, according to a news release from JAH Realty. The gist The 201,433-square-foot Richardson Heights Shopping Center includes Half Price Books, T.J. Maxx and Alamo Drafthouse.

according to city documents. The details In addition to a higher allowance of apart- ments, more open space and a minimum density of 60 units per acre will be required within the planned development district, Chavez said. According to the sta presentation, 6.6 acres of open space will be provided along the eastern- most portion of the district while at least 2.78 acres of a 4.64-acre area earmarked for open space must be provided.

As Richardson’s needs have grown, so has the emergency department you depend on. After a $46 million upgrade, Methodist Richardson Medical Center is excited to welcome you to our expanded emergency department. We’ve added 80,000 square feet and 18 beds, including 5 new trauma bays and a welcoming new interior upgrade. Being there with the advanced emergency care our friends and neighbors depend on. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist.

For more information, visit us at MethodistHealthSystem.org/Richardson or call 469-770-9499

Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Methodist Health System, or any of its affiliated hospitals. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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