UNT Dallas 2020 Master Plan

PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
A network of pedestrian paths and trails will connect
campus buildings and open space. Creating a
compact, walkable environment will enhance the
campus experience, allowing people to traverse the
campus quickly and conveniently, and discouraging
driving between campus destinations.
Promenade and Runyon Creek Trail
The primary pedestrian routes on the campus are
the pedestrian promenade and the Runyon Creek
Trail, which will greatly enhance campus
pedestrian connectivity.
Campus Loop
A walking and running trail will be located at
the edge of campus, forming a 2.8-mile circle
around the 264-acre site. The campus loop will
enhance the existing trail, and provide additional
connectivity with small seating areas located along
the route for rest and relaxation. The loop will be
used by campus and community members, and
could be lined with outdoor exercise amenities in
the recreation district along Camp Wisdom Road.
Completed in 2020, the UNT Dallas portion of the
Runyon Creek Trail extends from the academic core
to the east end of the campus, making connections
to regional trails and providing a significant
recreational amenity for the campus population
and community members.
Extending the promenade through the campus
concentrates pedestrian activity and organizes future
development along a vibrant, interactive spine. A
secondary network of pedestrian pathways connects
all campus destinations.
Completing the central open space in the campus
core will continue to enhance the pedestrian
environment at the heart of the campus. New
buildings should include active ground-level uses
such as food service, small-scale convenience retail,
and social gathering space from which activities can
spill onto and activate the promenade.
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