Active Transportation Plan
Updated: Feb. 2023

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.

Aquatic Master Plan
Updated: Jan. 2025

The Aquatic Master plan provides short-term and long-term strategies for Richardson’s aquatic services and facilities. The adopted plan offers flexibility, with three possible future scenarios that could be implemented in phases over the next 2-10 years depending on financial considerations and condition of existing facilities. Parks and Recreation’s first priority going forward is to finalize a $1.5 million funding strategy for FY25 and FY26 to complete renovations at Heights Family Aquatic Center before the 2026 season opens.

Comprehensive Plan
Updated: Nov. 2024

The Comprehensive Plan outlines the vision for Richardson’s future land use, property development and zoning decisions, and guides choices regarding public investments in transportation and other infrastructure to support future growth.

Arts & Culture Master Plan
Updated: 2025

Richardson’s Arts & Culture Master Plan, an update to the Cultural Arts Master Plan adopted in 2013. The Plan serves as a long-term guide for the growth and development of arts and cultural initiatives in Richardson; the recent update was created out of a year-long process guided by consultants and the Cultural Arts Commission that involved research, community engagement, analysis, and visioning.

Formally titled, “Home is Where the HeART is! 2025–2035 Arts & Culture Master Plan,” it includes five strategic objectives, each supported by short-, mid-, and long-term goals. The five objectives are:

• Improve awareness of cultural opportunities in Richardson,
• Continue to diversify Richardson’s cultural offerings, 
• Support growth of Richardson’s creative community, 
• Plan an effective cultural tourism strategy, and 
• Define a cultural district and seek designation.  

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
Updated: Feb. 2023

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 grand funding opportunities as well as to keep up with changing facility conditions and space needs.

Public Art Master Plan
Updated: 2015

The Public Art Master Plan is an extension of the City’s Cultural Arts Master plan developed in 2013 that officially put into writing the City’s commitment to the arts. The plan includes ideas for public art opportunities/locations, guidelines for the review process for City art projects as well as for the philanthropic gifts and identifies a variety of ideas for funding sources for public art.

Solid Waste Master Plan
Updated: 2025

The Solid Waste Master Plan will guide the future of the City’s solid waste services for the next 20 years. The plan includes short-term and long-term recommendations including cost impacts and an implementation timeline. The plan outlines phased improvements to trash and recycling collection in areas including staffing, scheduling, equipment/vehicles, collection methods and educational outreach.