en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Richardson City Council in Texas, USA, recently unanimously approved a rezoning application to develop a single-family residential community called Greenwood Park on West Shore Drive.
The single-family residential community will feature 40 compact single-family homes built around a community park. The site was previously the Cottonwood Creek Healthcare Community, which closed in December 2025. Developer Ben Caldwell of Caldwell Residential said the investment group that owned the nursing home contacted him to develop the site because it had been "operating poorly for nearly a decade." Caldwell stated, "I believe the highest and best use for this property is to develop a boutique infill residential community. There aren't many new single-family home construction projects being added in Richardson." According to current plans, homes in the single-family residential community are expected to be priced between $800,000 and $1.1 million.
Although the rezoning plan passed unanimously, several city council members expressed concerns that the single-family residential project does not meet the city's needs for affordable housing or senior housing. Council member Dan Barrios pointed out, "Our senior residents are facing a shortage of housing, and this area's original zoning allowed for the construction of new nursing homes or senior apartments. We are losing opportunities to build million-dollar homes." Senior Planner Derica Peters stated that the single-family residential community is "closer to a townhome-style development model," planned with approximately 1,300 square feet of open space, including a central park and additional green areas. To meet parking needs, most homes will rely on two-car garages, and the community will also provide 52 additional parking spaces.
Council member Jennifer Justice noted that the city needs to determine how to incentivize more affordable housing and senior housing development. Council member Curtis Dorian reiterated support for more affordable housing opportunities but stated that the single-family residential community is the right product for the area. Demolition of existing buildings will begin in the fall of 2026, with residential development potentially starting next year.
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