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Richardson Edition VOLUME 7, ISSUE 4 DEC. 27, 2024 JAN. 30, 2025
2024 Senior Living Guide
Stretched supply causes area water rates to rise
BY COLBY FARR
Dallas County’s projected water supply and demand
Water rates in Richardson increased on Nov. 1 for the fourth year in a row. The increasing rates are driven by the North Texas Municipal Water District, a regional water provider that sells to more than 45 municipalities and utility districts in the area including Plano. Its wholesale water rates increased, also for the third year in a row, in the face of an $820.3 million budget that aims to address infrastructure needs across its coverage area. In addition to its operating budget, the district has bookmarked more than $1 billion for investment into capital improvement expenditures in scal year 2024-25, according to o cials. The main driver behind wholesale rate changes has been the popu- lation increase in NTMWD’s service area, NTMWD Communications Director Alex Johnson said. Collin and Dallas Counties, which are partly served by NTMWD, are projected to have higher water demand than supply by 2030 unless the district takes action to expand and maintain its infrastructure. The trend can be seen across the state, which is projected to face a water de cit unless more is done to increase access to water, according to a 2022 Texas State Water Plan report. “We have been making signi cant invest- ments in infrastructure to ensure we can meet the demands of our growing population and its associated economic development,” Johnson said in an email. Richardson’s water rate is increasing by 3%, the same amount as the city’s rate increase last year. Richardson residents are not alone, as Dallas, Garland, Plano and other area cities are also seeing water rate increases roll out in late 2024.
Planning is underway on several projects to keep up with water demand in Dallas County, according to the 2022 Texas State Water Plan.
Existing supply
Projected supply based on project recommendations
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SOURCE: 2022 TEXAS STATE WATER PLAN COMMUNITY IMPACT
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4 Moriya Shokudo The restaurant serves curry dishes, such as fried shrimp curry and pork or chicken katsu curry. It also serves ramen options, including tonkotsu, shoyu and miso. • Opened Nov. 11
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drizzles and other toppings, to their churro and milkshake of choice. • Opened Dec. 14 • 220 W. Campbell Road, Richardson • www.churroontop.com 3 Civil Pour The business offers a number of coffee drinks, such as lattes and cold brew. It also has several signature flavors, pastries and panini sandwiches. Civil Pour also serves craft beer options. • Opened Nov. 7 • 800 N. Coit Road, Ste. 2550, Richardson • www.civilpour.com
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9 Cafe De Selda Commercial real estate Weitzmann lists Cafe De Selda as the current tenant for the 4,653-square-foot space. According to a project listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, construction on the space is set to start Dec. 20 and is expected to finish in March. • Opening TBD • 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 10, Richardson 10 Doner Kebab and Gyros The business will be located at 101 S. Coit Road, according to signs on the building. Commercial real estate Weitzmann also lists Doner Kebab and Gyros as the current tenant for the 2,987-square-foot space. • Opening TBD • 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 1, Richardson
12 ShareTea The tea shop is set for Dal Rich Towne Square, according to a project listed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction on the building is set to start Nov. 25 and finish Jan. 1, 2025. • 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 403, Richardson 13 Geico The company is bringing 500 new jobs to Richardson. During a Dec. 5 ribbon-cutting to designate the
Richardson office as the operating hub. • 2280 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson • www.geico.com
15 Farina In Grani Pizzeria The restaurant serves Neapolitan pizza, salads and desserts, owner Sonia Khan said, adding that it is currently only open for lunch with a limited menu. It will fully open soon, she said. Along with pizza, Farina In Grani Pizzeria also serves mocktails and Italian beverages. • Opened Nov. 4 • 514 Lockwood Drive, Richardson • www.instagram.com/farinaingranipizzeria
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Government
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
City legislative priorities include transportation
Council appoints charter review commission
Richardson City Council adopted legislative priorities ahead of the upcoming Texas Legislative Session, which is set to begin in January, during the Dec. 2 council meeting. According to city documents, the highest pri- orities include preserving elected officials’ ability to govern based on individual and market-driven needs of Richardson residents. The city will oppose any legislation constraining the ability of cities to allocate resources to locally determined priorities, according to the document. The city will support legislation blocking any attempts to prohibit the authority to use public funds to communicate with legislators and state agencies and pay membership dues to organiza- tions that hire lobbyists. A closer look Priorities include fiscal management, transpor- tation, economic vibrancy, public safety, environ- ment, education and workforce, and regional and
Richardson legislative priorities
Economic vibrancy Public safety Creation of public parks and conservation of water Funding for public education Regional and community collaboration
Preserve the ability to for locally elected officials to govern to the individual and market needs Fiscal accountability and transparency Accessibility by a variety of modes of transportation
Richardson residents will have the oppor- tunity to weigh in on potential changes to the city’s home rule charter. City council established a charter review commission and appointed members during the Dec. 2 meeting. The members are being directed to review provisions that conflict with state or federal law, that are unclear, or recommend other necessary updates. What’s next? The charter review commission will meet January through May to discuss potential amendment propositions.
SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON/COMMUNITY IMPACT
community collaboration. Concerning fiscal management, the document states Richardson officials will support legislation leading to greater public fiscal transparency while opposing legislation limiting the ability to manage resources entrusted to city officials.
City sees year-over-year sales tax revenue decrease
Sales tax revenue
Nov. 2023
Nov. 2024
The year-to-date sales tax revenue totals $49.4 million, down 8.9% from the $54.2 million reported for the same time period last year. Zooming out November sales tax revenue statewide is up 4.7% from last year and totaled $4.3 billion, according to a new release from Hegar’s office.
Richardson has had a year-over-year drop in sales tax revenue, according to information on the Texas Comptroller of Public Affairs website. The details Per the website, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar paid Richardson $4.9 million in sales tax revenue in November, down just over 9% from the $5.4 million in sales tax revenue reported in November 2023.
$5.4M
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Richardson
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SOURCE: TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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BY DUSTIN BUTLER, MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & STEVE GUNTLI
RISD board adopts legislative priorities
UT expands free tuition program
Funding focus areas
Special education
Ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative session, which is set to begin in January 2025, Richardson ISD trustees have adopted the district’s legislative priorities during the Nov. 5 regular meeting. The priorities will be shared with elected offi- cials in the legislature who represent the district. The details Priorities include modifications to the discipline code allowing schools to more effectively handle student discipline, according to documents from the district. The district advocates for legislation allowing schools to implement immediate inter- vention in situations where a student’s behavior puts students and teachers at risk. Additionally, the district is pushing for legisla- tion that increases funding levels and the basic allotment to match inflation.
The University of Texas system is expanding on a program to make tuition more affordable, or even free, for qualifying in-state undergraduates. The big picture On Nov. 20, the UT System Board Of Regents approved a motion to infuse $35 million in immediate funds to help cover tui- tion costs for students with an annual gross household income of less than $100,000. How it works Students can begin applying for the new Promise Plus benefits in the fall 2025 semester. To qualify, students must be Texas residents and have a cumulative yearly household income of less than $125,000, depending on which institution the student is attending.
Student and school safety
Workforce development
Pre-kindergarten
Operations expenses
SOURCE: RICHARDSON ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What else? Per the documents, the district is also prioritiz- ing legislation that provides funding to address student needs and higher costs. Lastly, the district is asking for legislation to improve the state’s testing and accountability systems and legislation to address recruiting and retaining teachers.
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Transportation
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Second phase of Custer Parkway work begins Construction on segment two of the Custer Parkway improvement project in Richardson began mid-November, according to the city’s website. The details The second segment of construction stretches from Canyon Creek to Lookout Drive and con- sists of waterline and storm drain installations, followed by pavement replacements. All tra c will be shifted to the northbound lanes with one lane open in each direction. Vehicles will be prohibited from parking on the street. Zooming out The Custer Parkway improvement project consists of reconstruction of Custer Parkway from Campbell Road to President George Bush Turnpike and will be completed in four segments. Segment
Several road projects set for winter start Richardson City Council awarded con- tracts during its Nov. 4 meeting that will pave the way for several road projects. The details Council awarded a $1.1 million contract to Muniz Construction for the Dalhart and Portsmouth Drive Waterline Replacement Project. The project will replace existing waterline and asphalt overlay along Dalhart Drive, east of Cottonwood Park and between Dublin Drive and Dover Drive. Construction will start in January and nish in June. A contract was awarded to Urban Infra- construction for just under $3.2 million for Phase 2 on Main Street. It will extend improvements from Greenville Avenue to Abrams Road. Construction started in December and will nish in summer.
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BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
Senior Living Guide
2024
Readers, welcome to your annual CI Senior Living Guide! Our annual Senior Living Guide focuses on resources for seniors living in and around Richardson. It also contains the latest updates in the city. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists, and all of the advertisements are from nearby businesses who support our mission to provide free, useful news—please show them your gratitude by supporting them.
The stories in this edition dig into the demographics of seniors in our market and other useful stories. Check out our story on Richardson’s senior population, which rose for the first time in five years in 2023. Richardson’s population of residents age 65 and up has decreased by nearly 10% since 2017, a trend that’s opposite to what other North Texas cities are seeing. Keep reading to find a listing of senior living options in Richardson. Several other relevant stories and resources, can be found on our website. We hope you find this special section useful. Any other story suggestions or topics in the community you’d like to learn more about? Feel free to send them over to us at ricnews@communityimpact.com!
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Richardson senior population rises for first time in five years
For the first time in five years, Richardson’s senior population increased year over year in 2023, according to US Census Data. By the numbers The population of Richardson residents age 65 and up rose from 14,931 to 14,978 from 2022 to 2023. Richardson’s senior population has still dropped more than 10% since 2018, when 16,766 residents 65 years old or higher lived in the city. Diving deeper While Richardson’s senior population has dropped in the last half-decade, surrounding areas have seen the opposite. Collin County has seen a 31% increase in 65-plus population since 2018, while Dallas County has seen a 13% increase. Addison’s senior population grew by 18% in the last five years, while Dallas, Garland and Plano saw 11%, 9% and 12% increases, respectively.
Richardson age breakdown
Richardson residents age 65+
0-19: 29,324 40-59: 27,080
20-39: 40,623 60+: 21,242
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18,000
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2023 total population: 118,269
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SOURCE: US CENSUS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Community Senior Living Guide
BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
Total units: 90 • 1350 E. Lookout Drive • www.wellsentialhealth.org/location/ remington-transitional-care-of-richardson
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Twin Rivers Assisted Living Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: 86 • 1720 N. Plano Road • www.twinriversassistedliving.com Twin Rivers Senior Living Type: independent living Cost: not provided Total units: 156 • 201 S. Glenville Drive
Richardson Appletree Court Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $4,250-$6,050/monthly Total units: 97 (assisted living); 16 (memory care) • 870 W. Arapaho Road • www.vitalityseniorliving.com/senior-living-locations/ texas/appletree-court Arden Courts of Richardson
• 714 W. Arapaho Road • www.sodalissenior.com/the-el-dorado Glorious Residential Place Type: assisted living, hospice care, memory care Cost: $4,500/monthly and up Total units: 7 • 1800 Longmont Place • www.gloriousresidentialplace.com The Monarch at Richardson Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $4,500/monthly and up (assisted living); memory care not provided Total units: 66 (assisted living); 24 (memory care) • 1493 Richardson Drive • www.themonarchrichardson.com/ monarch-richardson Remington Transitional Care of Richardson Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Cost: not provided
Types of communities
Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.
Type: memory care Cost: Not provided Total units: 60
• www.twinriversseniorliving.com The Wellington at Arapaho Type: independent living, assisted living Cost: $2,097-$4,065/monthly (independent living) $3,700/monthly and up (assisted living) Total units: 141 • 600 W. Arapaho Road • www.sonidaseniorliving.com/community/
• 410 Buckingham Road, Richardson • www.arden-courts.org/locations/ arden-courts-promedica-memory-care- community-richardson?cid=18608 The El Dorado Type: independent living Cost: $1,400-3,399/monthly (through January) Total units: 104
Encore at Buckingham Type: independent living Cost: $1,325/monthly and up Total units: 242
• 535 E. Buckingham Road • www.encoreatbuckingham.com
the-wellington-at-arapaho This list is not comprehensive.
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Real estate
The median home sales price was up year-over-year in November in all three Richardson ZIP codes, while the number of homes sold was down. Residential market data
November 2023
November 2024
Number of homes sold
Average home price in the last 6 months
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Number of new listings
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$100,000-$399,999
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Stretched supply causes area water rates to rise From the cover
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Wholesale water rates have increased for the last three scal years in a row. More than half of fees collected via wholesale water rates are reserved for covering capital project costs and maintenance. The Texas State Water Plan recommends more than $10 billion in projects that NTMWD can pursue in order to meet future water demand.
NTMWD serves 13 member cities including Richardson. Member cities play a unique role in NTMWD’s regional water system by pledging to cover the cost of the system, Johnson said. NTMWD also provides water for 34 customer cities and utility districts. Customer cities pay for water at an extra ve cents per 1,000 gallons.
A number of factors contribute to Richardson’s rising water and sewer rates, according to a presentation from Richardson Budget O cer Bob Clymire said. The wholesale water cost increase from NTMWD is expected to cost the city an additional $2.2 million for next year, while sewer treatment services will cost an additional $1.2 million. The city also rolled out a 3% merit-based wage increase for water and wastewater sta as part of its new budget, and city documents also cite an “unfunded EPA mandate related to the inspection of the system for lead and copper piping” as an additional cost pressure. With the update, Richardson residents using the same amount of water 2023 and 2024 would pay a minimum of $0.21 more monthly, and a maximum of $0.93 more, depending on how much they used. Average residential customers can expect to see their annual water bill increase by $29, according to a budget presentation.
NTMWD’s upcoming capital projects
Fannin
Key:
Existing water pipeline
Service area
Grayson
2
1 Wylie Water Treatment Plant expansion: $142M 2 Leonard Water Treatment Plant expansion: $36M 3 New 84-inch water pipe from Lake Texoma to Leonard Water Treatment Plant: $29M 4 Sister Grove Regional Water Resource Recovery Facility wastewater expansion: $152M
5 South Mesquite Regional Wastewater Plant wastewater expansion: $42M 6 Panther Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant wastewater expansion: $120M
Hopkins
6 4
Hunt
Denton
3
Collin
1
Rockwall
Rains
Dallas
5
Kaufman
Van Zandt
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NTMWD’s capital budget
Consumption charges (per 1,000 gallons)
Explaining the role
Building new infrastructure: $737M Maintaining existing infrastructure: $195M Increasing wastewater peak ow capacity: $100M
FY 2023-24 rate
FY 2024-25 rate
Gallons
NTMWD plans to invest more than $5 billion over the next 10 years to meet the increasing demands of a growing population, Johnson said. In FY 2024-25 alone, NTMWD’s budget includes $1.1 billion planned for capital and maintenance projects. “Rapid growth in our service area continues to drive our infrastructure investments,” Johnson said.
$7.33 $7.93 $8.27 $9.62
0-11,000 gallons 11,001-20,000 20,001-40,000 40,001-60,000 60,001 and over
$7.12 $7.70 $9.34 $8.73 $9.77
Allocated funds
$10.06
Meeting regulatory requirements: $58M
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SOURCE: NORTH TEXAS MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Texas' water infrastructure funding gap
The NTMWD has consensus agreement within its service area to change the wholesale rate for customer cities for the rst time since 1970, pending nal approvals. The NTMWD plans to phase in a new customer contract template that would take e ect in August 2028. Under the new wholesale rate, customer cities could pay as much as 10 cents more than member cities. Richardson City Manager Don Magner said that residents would not see an immediate impact on their water bills but, if approved, the new structure could lead to bene ts down the line. “We’re taking a long-term view,” Magner said. “Richardson residents and the residents of all the member cities would bene t, because more revenue will be coming in from the customer cities.”
Key:
Total nancial investment needed
Projected state funding
$154B
$152B
$150B $200B $100B $50B $0
$147B
$144B
$127B
$64B
$41.5B
$41.5B
$39.5B
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$31.3B
$19.7B
2020-29
2030-39
2040-49
2050-59
2060-69
2070-79
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said. Second, water and wastewater infrastructure across the state is using and becoming a liability for the communities it serves, he said. “The issue is that even though we have these nancial assistance programs that have been approved by the legislature and approved by the state, they’re going to fall short in terms of what we ultimately need to spend in the long term on these water infrastructure challenges,” Mazur said.
NTMWD’s e orts to prepare for future popula- tion can be seen across the state. Demand across Texas is projected to outpace existing supply by 2030, according to the Texas State Water Plan. Texas faces two key challenges regarding water, said Jeremy Mazur, natural resources and infra- structure policy director for Texas 2036. First, the state is projected to face a water sup- ply de cit of up to 6.9 million acre-feet by 2070, he
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