Richardson officials discuss the impact of COVID-19 and ongoing business development potential Officials addressed this year’s hardships and upcoming opportunities during a state of the city address. The city of Richardson is looking to its IQ district to continue to draw in new business.(Video screenshot by City of Richardson) This year’s state of the city address in Richardson focused on the impact of the pandemic and plans to continue developing the Innovation Quarter business hub. Mayor Paul Voelker and city council members spoke about the last year’s challenges and successes in a 45-minute video called “The Richardson Way.”