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The IQ®
The Richardson IQ® is in the local and national spotlight as a hot spot for growth and innovation. Read the latest news and stay up-to-date on developments in The IQ®.
Awards and Recognition
The robust planning effort for the Richardson Innovation Quarter has been recognized by regional, state, and international organizations.
- 2019 American Planning Association – Texas Chapter Economic Development Award – IQ Vision Study
- 2019 North Texas – CLIDE Public Policy & Planning Award – IQ Vision Study
- 2019 Greater Dallas Planning Council – Unbuilt Dream Planning Award – IQ Vision Study
- 2020 American Planning Association – Texas Chapter Best Practice Gold Award – IQ Form Based Zoning Code
- 2020 International Economic Development Council – Special Event Award – IQ Block Party Event for the Form Based Zoning Code
- 2021 North Texas – CLIDE Public Policy & Planning Award – IQ Form Based Zoning Code
- 2021 Amerian Planning Association – Texas Chapter Urban Design Gold Award – Arapaho Center Station TOD Plan
- 2021 Greater Dallas Planning Council – Unbuilt Dream Planning Award – Arapaho Center Station TOD Plan
2021 News
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Richardson Innovation District Gains Tech Lab, Shared Workspace for Coding, Cosplaty, Creativity
Dallas Morning News
January 2021
Economic Development/Relocation Opportunities in Richardson
Dallas Business Journal
January 2021
Eight redevelopment projects pitched for inclusion in upcoming Richardson bond
Community Impact News
March 2021
City of Richardson and UT Dallas Form Powerful, On-Site Partnership in New “Headquarters” for Richardson Innovation Quarter
City of Richardson / UT Dallas
April 2021
Richardson and UT Dallas partner for new Innovation District hub
Dallas Morning News
April 2021
UT Dallas to Share Space with City in Richardson Innovation Quarter
Community Impact News
April 2021
Richardson’s Innovation Quarter – aka The IQ – Is Making Big Moves as a Living Lab and Nerve Center
Dallas Innovates
June 2021
Richardson Begins Planning Redevelopment Around Arapaho Center Station
Community Impact News
June 2021
Richardson Earns Regional Development Excellence Award for Richardson IQ Form-Based Code
City of Richardson
July 2021
How North Texas Can Become a Top-Ranked National Technology Innovation Hub
Dallas Innovates
July 2021
New Innovation Quarter Taking Shape in Richardson, Texas
International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation
July 2021
City, DART Take the Next Step Toward TOD in Richardson’s Innovation Quarter
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Daily
July 2021
Center for Applied AI and Machine Learning (CAIML) Assists The IQ’s InfoVision to Develop Drove-Supported Inventory System
UT Dallas
July 2021
Redevelopment Projects in Richardson Designed to Help ‘The IQ®’ Grow
Community Impact News
July 2021
Texas Blockchain Council Establishes its Headquarters in the Richardson Innovation Quarter
Richardson Economic Development Partnership
August 2021
Researchers to Watch: Meet the top innovators inside North Texas’ university halls
NTX Inno
September 2021
City Recognized with State Planning Award for planning efforts related to the future Arapaho Center Station Transit-Oriented Development
Richardson Today
November 2021
2020 News
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The IQ: Richardson Innovation District Unveils New Name and Branding
Dallas Innovates
January 2020
Revitalization on the horizon in Richardson’s Collins-Arapaho Innovation District
Community Impact News
January 2020
The IQ announced as new name for Richardson’s innovation district
Community Impact News
January 2020
Nonprofit maker space TheLab.ms to become first new tenant in Richardson Innovation Quarter
Community Impact News
October 2020
Texas Start-Up Designs Backyard Workroom Innovative Shed Kit Creates Space for Remote Workers
Digital Journal
November 2020
2019 News
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Collins/Arapaho District: Envisioning the Premier Tech Hub in Texas
Richardson Today
January 2019
City Staff Presents Plan to Implement Zoning Flexibility for Innovation District
Community Impact News
January 2019
‘Premier Tech Hub in Texas’: Richardson Lays Tracks for Transit-Forward Innovation District
Dallas Innovates
June 2019
City to Display Potential Collins Boulevard Improvements at Upcoming Innovation District Block Party
Community Impact News
June 2019
AARP Awards City of Richardson $15,200 Grant for Mobility Improvements
Community Impact News
July 2019
Rezoning Richardson’s innovation district will unlock retail, housing and restaurant opportunities, consultants say
Community Impact News
July 2019
Five Cities Across the U.S. Names Winners in Degree® Deodorant “Made To Move” Grant Program
Forbes
September 2019
Findings of Greenville Avenue lane reduction study presented to Richardson City Council
Community Impact News
November 2019
Rezoning of innovation district unanimously approved by Richardson City Council
Community Impact News
December 2019
2018 News
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