In Richardson, the Proud New Owners of 220 Acres Surrounding DART's Bush Station

• Those of you who have never been hiking in the area, are missing a rare treat, very clear stream, lots of birds, big trees, with two 19th century cemeteries, from the original settlor Jacob Routh. This area is bordered by Plano Rd, new Routh Parkway, and is covered with woods, the area just south of Renner is private land as is part of the land on Galatyn. It's all beautiful country though

• @richard_schumacher you're right, the west side of the tracks could be almost anything (would be nice to have a dart stop that is a destination to ride up to) and then have this incredible natural park with maybe a few coffee shops/kiosks bike rentals and a couple apartment buildings around the sides. like a european or even central park feel to them. That could make plano interesting, at least that part of it.

• On the west side, in the section between the station and Central, they should knock themselves out with whatever. But the east side is not a "blank canvas": it's a natural haven. Sell it to the city to expand the Spring Creek preserve.

• The area immediately adjacent to and east of the station is very attractive greenspace. In a better world some part of that would remain undeveloped forever. In the future, when everything else nearby is developed, it would be a welcome amenity.

• @Jaded, I hope and pray you're wrong, although I won't bet against it. I live in Richardson and love the city and think it's got some interesting spots but could stand to still do better.

• Anybody want to bet against my forecast? Their study will lead to the creative development of apartments, WalMart/Sam's/Target, Lowe's/Home Depot, chain restaurants, six pre-fab banks, a big box clothing store...yaaawn.

• Do you know how far south this tract goes? In other words is it the undeveloped land south of Renner Road, which bumps up against the Spring Creek Nature Area. That's a wonderful area, of woods and some prairie. The Spring Creek Nature Area is 50 acres, along crystal clear Spring Creek. I wonder how close this development will come to that.

• Where do I sign up to get a big toll road/train station built on MY land?

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