Richardson will expand its city landscaping program to include private medians located on public streets.

The big picture: Through the Matching Fund Beautification program, the parks and recreation department partners with Homeowner Associations, Neighborhood Associations and other civic groups to improve landscaping on public property. Following a discussion at the Nov. 2 City Council meeting, council agreed to expand the program to include some projects on private property.

Quote of note: “Our neighborhood associations have always had the opportunity to utilize this program, which is invaluable to them and the city, and it certainly continues to elevate our communities,” council member Curtis Dorian said.

From a new bakery to a Jordanian grocery store, check out five business updates in Richardson.

Now open

1. Jubran Roastery & Market

Jubran Roastery & Market is now open in Richardson. The Jordan-based roastery and grocery store offers a variety of food products, including nuts, dates, coffee and chocolates.

Owner Eddie Tiraoui said the store offers fresh products and starts everything from scratch, including roasting coffee beans, making fresh peanut butter in-store, roasting nuts and seeds and grinding spices. The store offers 111 varieties of spices, Tiraoui said.

• Opened Oct. 17

• 751 S. Sherman St., Richardson

Coming soon

2. Milk Cake Bakery

Dessert shop Milk Cake Bakery is coming soon to Richardson as part of the new Habibi Market shopping center on Sherman Street.

The menu will feature specialty coffee and handcrafted desserts, including a honey cake and a brownie inside a chocolate shell.

• Opening TBD

• 801 S. Sherman St., Richardson

Kiln, a company that provides coworking space, opened a new location in Plano.

What they offer: The company provides coworking space that includes desks, private offices, team suites, conference rooms, a podcasting studio, shared work areas and a wellness studio. The new Plano location totals 29,000 square feet and is designed to accommodate both independent professionals and teams.

Along with coworking space, Kiln provides operational support for a business and an area with coffee and a curated beverage selection.

• 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C201, Plano