In 2020, the City of Richardson held a design competition to reimagine a prominent downtown open space beneath the DART light rail line on Main Street. The project involves removing several existing buildings to create a vibrant destination supporting local retailers and the ongoing redevelopment of the CORE, a series of interconnected districts. A half-mile linear park extends from the plaza along the DART Rail, amplifying the project’s impact.

The winning design, “The Script” by Studio Outside, features performance, gathering, social, and play spaces integrated along a linear sequence of seating, plantings, and programmed elements. Structures, a gateway fountain, and additional amenities create a dynamic urban plaza that links to the city’s Central Trail, connecting neighborhoods from Dallas to Plano.