Overview
Richardson is an inner suburb of Dallas, located north of Hwy. 635 and south of George W. Bush Turnpike. Within the city limits of 28.6 square miles, its population is just above 100,000. Richardson has experienced continued growth even through the economic downturn that began in 2008.
Business Climate
The area has successfully retained both major and small business. Additionally, the area has grown as it has attracted new businesses. Home to the Telecom Corridor, Richardson includes several of the world’s largest communications and networking companies, such as:
- AT&T
- Verizon
- Cisco Systems
- Samsung
- Fujitsu
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the largest office campus development since 1897, with a 15 story, 1,000,000 square foot building that, serves as the company’s regional headquarters. Richardson is also home to:
University of Texas at Dallas Richland College ITT Technical Institute Professional Career College
Additionally, East Richardson is developing into a mixed use environment with upscale residential, retail, offices, restaurants and parks, to further diversify the area business profile.
Transportation
Convenient access to major roadways has been instrumental in the area’s thriving growth. U.S. Hwy. 75 runs north to south through the center of the city and. Hwy. 635 and George W. Bush Turnpike border the city on the north and south. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) rail system runs directly through the city, connecting it to other parts of the Dallas area. DART’s Redline has 4 train stations within in Richardson:
- Spring Valley Station
- Arapaho Center Station
- Galatyn Park Station
- Bush Turnpike Station
The ease of commuting throughout the city has had a great impact on businesses choosing to relocate, renew and expand within the Richardson city limits.
Things to Do
In 2008, Money magazine ranked Richardson the 18th best place to live, which was also the 4th best place to live in Texas. It’s no wonder when you consider the variety of activities that you can partake in.
- 40 miles of outdoor trails for biking, hiking, and walking
- 5 public pools that offer recreational swimming, lessons, exercise programs, and sports
- 2 recreational centers that offer a variety of activities to partake in
Some of the country’s top rated art and music events are held in Richardson. These events include the Cottonwood Art Festival, Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, and Huffhines Art Trails. Other outdoor recreation and entertainment options include, Breckenridge Park, Firewheel Golf Park, Lake Ray Hubbard and Lake Lavon, are all a short drive away. View available area now.