Richardson’s Innovation Quarter [IQ]
AWARDS
2023 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
APA 2019 Texas Chapter Planning Achievement Award – Collins/Arapaho TOD and Innovation District
CLIENT
City of Richardson
COLLABORATORS
Ninigret Partners
Big Red Dog
Repositioning 1,200 acres of old flex industrial space into a vibrant innovation district
What was once known as the Telecomm Corridor® with its concentration of some of the country’s biggest telecommunications firms and suppliers needs a transformation. The tech sector has diversified from its telecom equipment roots and now includes companies across a wide range of industries. Research and new academic programs at nearby institutions signal the potential for further diversification.
Our work focused on creating a stronger district identity, upgrading and maximizing the district’s real estate to support start-ups and scale-ups, injecting open space amenities and temporary programming to enliven the area, expanding mobility options and capitalizing on local transit assets.