UNT Dallas 2020 Master Plan

ATHLETICS DISTRICT
The athletics district focuses on the needs of
Trailblazer student-athletes and provides new
community building opportunities for UNT Dallas
fans, students, alumni, staff and donors. Athletics
uses are consolidated to the south of the campus
core near the DART rail line. The fields are organized
in a space-efficient manner, with shared seating
areas, restrooms, and concession stands. Training
facilities, locker rooms, equipment storage, and
athletics offices are combined in a single building,
the athletics hall and training center, on Trailblazer
Plaza. The events center, across the plaza, will house
the basketball program in a 3,000-seat arena, in
addition to hosting other campus and community
events, and will be a new destination within Dallas.
TABLE 4.9: ATHLETICS DISTRICT PROGRAM
ID Program Levels GSF
C5 Events Center 3 150,000
C6 Athletics Hall & Training Center 2 50,000
TOTAL*
200,000 gsf
ID Parking Levels Spaces
P7 Surface Parking - 300
TOTAL
300 spaces
*Does not include seating, restrooms, or concession facilities
The plan addresses the needs for each of the sports
teams on campus using National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) guidelines. This
30-acre area of campus was determined to be
the most optimal location on campus for multiple
athletics programs and outdoor fields due to its flat
topography. Anticipated near- and long-term sports
programs include:
Sports Programs
Confirmed Programs: Basketball, Track & Field,
and Cross Country
Potential Future Programs: Baseball, Softball,
Volleyball, and Soccer
The athletics fields configuration shown is
conceptual. Specific facilities may vary, and locations
may change, depending on priorities. Potential
location of athletics facilities off site will be explored
as well.
Example of athletics field. (Source: UW Bothell)
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