Grading Richardson's Comprehensive Plan

Source: City of Richardson.

The City of Richardson has published a draft of its long-overdue Comprehensive Plan update, the first since 2009. The initial grade I'd award? Incomplete. I was interested in, for example, what the recommendations would be for increasing the so-called missing middle housing in Richardson, that is, housing types like duplexes, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), bungalow courts, and townhomes. I found some mushy aspirations, but nothing that commits the City to any changes.

Point North...Park?

The City of Richardson has published a draft of its long-overdue Comprehensive Plan update, the first since 2009. My eyes went immediately to how Point North Park is represented in our new plan. Point North Park is in far northwest Richardson, wedged between Canyon Creek and UT-Dallas.

POTD: San Cristóbal Hill

"From the hill’s great height,
her hands open, blessing all,
A promise of peace."

— h/t ChatGPT

From 2023 03 08 Santiago

Today's photo-of-the-day is from the top of San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. "On April 26, 1908, the sanctuary of the Immaculate Conception was inaugurated, with its large statue [of the Virgin Mary]. This statue, visible from much of the city, is considered a symbol of Santiago."

A bonus photo is after the jump.

POTD: Catalina Andrea Opazo Martinez

"In Santiago,
Catalina may be gone,
but her spirit lasts."
— h/t ChatGPT

From 2023 03 08 Santiago

Today's photo-of-the-day is from central Santiago, Chile. It shows a shrine placed at the site where 17-year-old Catalina Opazo was killed when the car she was traveling in was crushed by two buses. The tragedy occurred on November 12, 2016. Seven years later, the family still maintains the shrine. Thousands of people walk past it every day. Hopefully, more than a few pay their silent respect to this stranger and pledge to drive more safely.

Kaos (TV 2024)

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Kaos (TV 2024): Retelling of Greek mythology set in the modern day. Like the Greek myths, there are too many gods, too many stories. Only Euridice (Aurora Perrineau) stands out. Focus on Zeus's fear of a prophecy foretelling the downfall of his reign on Olympus and in the end it will all come together. B-

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