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Expansion & Relocation

Richardson offers distinct real estate and business advantages to both relocating and expanding companies.

Business Environment

  • Proximity to workers and transportation infrastructure to access a broad spectrum of labor.
  • Top 3 DFW largest daytime work center.
  • At the junction of major north-south and east-west highways.
  • DART Silver Line ready by late-2025 with stations at CityLine and UTD
  • Home of DFW’s leading public university, The University of Texas at Dallas, with more than 31,000 students.
  • 13 for-profit employers with more than 1,000 employees on site.
  • CORE District and Richardson IQ.
  • Exceptionally pro-business local government.
  • Confidential real estate and other services.
  • A U.S. base for more than 60 foreign-owned companies.
  • Multi-generational workforce friendly.
  • Corporate base includes major operations for State Farm, GEICO, Raytheon, RealPage, Texas Instruments, Fujitsu Communications, Cisco Systems and Lennox Industries.
  • “Telecom Corridor” trademark and technology-centric history and image.

Real Estate

  • Fast-track permitting coordinated by City Manager’s Office.
  • More than 40 MSF of available Class A, B, and other office space in 97 buildings.
  • 43 office buildings with available space have > 5 spaces per 1,000 SF parking.
  • More cost-effective rent than other markets – 33% less than Frisco, 38% less than West Plano/Upper Tollway, 57% less than Preston Center and 73% less than Uptown.
  • Recognized investment-grade market with many institutional owners.
  • Major landlord reps include JLL, C&W, CBRE, Peloton Commercial and Avison Young.
  • Professional and complimentary guidance for tenant reps and corporate entities.
  • Redevelopment incentives available for CORE District and Richardson IQ.
  • Build-to-suit options at CityLine.
Site Selection
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  • Business Climate
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  • Industry Clusters
  • Incentives
  • Richardson IQ®
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Richardson Economic Development Department
1302 East Collins Boulevard
Richardson, Texas 75081
Phone: 972-744-4333
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