New construction needs will push the completion of the Richardson Public Library renovation to May or June and its opening to September, according to a presentation at the Feb. 2 City Council meeting.

Council approved an additional $1.18 million to address water infiltration issues that arose during construction.

What’s happening? The library renovation project began in spring 2024 and work is about 75% complete, Assistant City Manager Charles Goff said. The original scope of work included waterproofing on the east side of the building, which had a history of water infiltration into the basement, Goff said, but during construction, the design team determined that waterproofing is needed on the other three sides as well.

Going forward: After construction work is complete, the library will need six weeks to move in furniture and books. Although work will be completed by June, Library Director Jennifer Davidson recommended that the move and closure be postponed until August, allowing the temporary library to remain open throughout the summer.

Paris Baguette has set a tentative opening date of Feb. 24 in Dallas, near the Richardson border, a company representative said. The previous date was Feb. 14.

On the menu: The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat croquette are also available. Non-baked goods include salads, sandwiches and wraps. The drink menu features hot, iced and frozen beverages.

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A hotel garage at Firefly Park in Frisco is one of the latest developments filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.

1. Firefly Park hotel garage: A new parking garage for Firefly Park in Frisco with four levels will be constructed starting later this year, according to a TDLR filing. Firefly Park is a mixed-use planned development that will have residences, a hotel, retail and dining space, and a park with lakes, trails, an art walk and playground, according to previous Community Impact reporting. Construction is estimated to take a little over a year.

2. Westport 12: A new 1,219,000-square-foot shell industrial facility will be constructed at AllianceTexas, according to a TDLR filing. Construction is estimated to take a little over a year.

Future development plans for the former Electronic Data Systems campus could start to take shape soon following a recent zoning decision.

What you need to know: At their Feb. 2 meeting, Plano Planning and Zoning commissioners approved two items tied to the former EDS campus as redevelopment plans for the property continue to take shape. The request covers 99 acres at the intersection of Parkwood Boulevard and Legacy Drive, including 5400 Legacy Drive, where AT&T plans to move its headquarters.

Some context: AT&T CEO John Stankey announced Jan. 5 the company is set to relocate its global headquarters to the 54-acre campus in Plano’s Legacy District. The zoning change reclassifies the area as commercial employment, a designation intended for “corporate headquarters and research facilities arranged in a campus-like setting,” according to city documents.

What’s next? The zoning request must also be approved by the Plano City Council, but a meeting date has not been set.