The Richardson City Council presented 13 Community Revitalization Awards to members of the community during a special ceremony held at City Hall on Feb. 21.
Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker, who spent time on the judging committee while on City Council, said he appreciated the opportunity to recognize those in the community who make Richardson more attractive.
“At the heart of this [event] is an opportunity to just say, 'Thank you,'” Voelker said. “Thank you for investing in Richardson, whether it's a resident or commercial building. Thank you as a developer, as a contractor or as an architect for spending time in this city. We want you to think about Richardson as a place you want your clients to have a wonderful experience.”
The community revitalization award program was created by council in 1994 as a way to recognize owners and businesses who have enhanced the community by making significant exterior improvements to their property. These include residential renovations—both single-family homes and multifamily developments—as well as retail and commercial buildings, churches and schools.
