Finding itself at the heart of the Telecom Corridor and home to 5,700 companies in its 25 million square feet of office space (companies like Nortel, Ericsson, Texas Instruments and AT&T), Richardson is no longer the small 'bedroom community' it was in the 50's and 60's.

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) completed 3 light rail stations in Richardson during the late 90's, and in the spring of 2000 the city of began construction on what is now the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. Hosting opera, theatre, orchestra and ballet events, the Eisemann Center brings an artistic touch to an area known so much for its commerce.

Richardson is the perfect locale for families and young professionals looking to be at the core of the DFW's tech business sphere, but wanting to hold on to a sense of artistic class.

The southern portion of Richardson (which shares Dallas' northern border), hosts convenient access to White Rock Lake (and the surrounding Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens), Berkner Park, Fair Oaks Park and the Royal Oaks Country Club.

The Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas (the flagship hospital of the Presbyterian Hospital system) is just a short drive away as is Richardson Square Mall, providing high quality shopping to the city's residents and visitors.