UNT Dallas 2020 Master Plan

Sustainability and resilience are
key tenets of the plan, and are
critical in promoting health
and wellbeing.
Key ideas embedded in the plan include revitalizing
the creek and campus landscape by enhancing its
ecological function, demonstrating responsible
sustainable practices so that the campus serves
as a learning laboratory, promoting environmental
stewardship, and supporting community resilience
with campus facilities and amenities.
OUTDOOR LABORATORY
o Provide teaching and research opportunities in the
campus reserve
o Integrate on-site renewable energy generation where
feasible
o Create a learning landscape to demonstrate responsible
environmental practices
ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
o Activate the creek
o Preserve and enhance the campus forest
o Enhance species diversity and manage invasive plants
o Integrate green infrastructure into the campus
landscape
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
o Provide affordable student housing to meet a variety of
student needs
o Locate community facilities and services within close
proximity
ONGOING STEWARDSHIP
o Partner with community-serving organizations
o Encourage student, faculty, staff, and community
leadership roles
o Incentivize efficient use of water and natural resources
ACTIVE LIFESTYLES
o Promote active lifestyles to support health and wellbeing
o Ensure healthy activity and promote proper nutrition
and diet
(Top) Students planting trees on campus during Arbor
Day 2019. (Middle) Students socializing in residential hall.
(Bottom) Students playing basketball. (Source: UNT Dallas)
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