The CORE District
The CORE District in Richardson is a vibrant mixed-use area featuring restaurants, local businesses, public art, and community events in the heart of the city.
The CORE District
The CORE District is Richardson’s epicenter of community, culture, commerce, and cuisine.
With live music, arts and cultural events, and one of the DFW Metroplex’s most diverse dining scenes, this district is the City’s social and cultural heartbeat. Recognized as one of the top foodie destinations in the U.S., The CORE District is a blend of historic charm and modern vibe, with five distinct neighborhoods that each tell a story of Richardson’s past, present, and future.
The CORE District is home to local businesses, ethnic restaurants, and vibrant public spaces, attracting both residents and visitors alike. From revitalized industrial spaces to a thriving Chinatown, The CORE District is where Richardson’s entrepreneurial spirit meets its rich cultural diversity.
Explore The CORE District neighborhoods and learn more here.
Chinatown
A food-centric cultural hub. Located on Greenville Avenue north of Main Street, Chinatown is the epicenter of the Chinese American community in the DFW Metroplex. From authentic dim sum to traditional bakeries and markets, it’s a destination for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Downtown
A reimagined Main Street experience. The heart of Richardson’s CORE District, the Downtown blends historic charm with a modern edge. Along Main Street, you’ll find locally owned restaurants, beloved diners, and new culinary concepts that draw foodies from across the DFW Metroplex.
Heights
A renovated shopping and entertainment center. Originally built in the 1950s as Richardson’s first shopping center, Heights now offers a mix of boutique retail, dining, and entertainment, including the DFW Metroplex’s first Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.
Interurban
An urban transformation in the making. Originally Richardson’s main industrial and manufacturing area, Interurban is being remade into a hotspot for small businesses, a craft brewery, and Richardson’s first coffee roastery. This neighborhood balances its industrial heritage with a new wave of innovation and local entrepreneurship.
Lockwood
An emerging cluster of adaptive reuse. As the newest addition to The CORE District, Lockwood is a showcase for repurposing buildings into a brewery, restaurants, and Richardson’s first craft distillery.