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Richardson officials OK commercial development set to anchor new 'Interurban Design District'

A development that property owner Stephen Graham called the “catalyst” toward a new, edgy vision for Richardson’s Interurban Street is headed for City Council.

The six-building commercial development on 2.5 acres at the corner of Interurban Street and Jackson Street was approved by Richardson’s City Plan Commission in a 4-2 vote on July 7. The project will now be considered at a future council meeting for final approval.

What you need to know: The plan includes building six new commercial buildings on the lot, totaling 41,436 square feet, city planner Christine Ross said. It will include 10 on-site parking spaces and 21 on-street spaces.

Graham is marketing the corridor as the Interurban Design District and said developing all six buildings as one project would give developers the “runway to actually change the corridor.”

What they're saying: Commission Chair Bryan Marsh and Vice Chair Jeremy Thomason voted against approval, citing parking concerns.

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Plano officials are seeking input from residents for the Dallas Stars arena

The city of Plano hosted its first community open house at The Shops at Willow Bend on July 8 for residents to learn more about the incoming Dallas Stars arena.

The city will host its second open house July 14 from 6-8 p.m. Residents can arrive at the event through the Equinox and Crate & Barrel entrance at the mall.

What you need to know: The city is sharing baseline information for residents on traffic, parking, lighting, noise and neighborhood quality of life regulations already available in the city.

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Universal Kids Resort opens, offers dining options in each land

Universal Kids Resort is now open in Frisco.

The details: Within the Frisco park there are a number of dining options located within each themed land.

The seven themed lands include Shrek’s Swamp, SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom, Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, Jurassic World Adventure Camp, TrollsFest, Puss in Boots Del Mar and Isle of Curiosity.

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