The University of Texas System Board of Regents on Thursday approved funding for the first building at UTA West, a major milestone for The University of Texas at Arlington’s new campus in far west Fort Worth that cleared the way for construction to begin.
“Wayne is a highly respected educator with deep roots in west Fort Worth,” UTA President Jennifer Cowley said. “When I first met him, it was obvious to me that he has the connection and appreciation for that community, which is critical for building a solid foundation for the new UTA West and a vision for our UTA Fort Worth Center.”
Advantageously positioned at the intersection of I-30 and I-20 at the western gateway of Fort Worth in Parker County, the UTA West campus is designed to reflect its ranchland setting. Located mere minutes from downtown Fort Worth, the site features more than 50 acres of rolling hills dotted with wildflowers and live oaks, along with a small lake that inspired us to plan a waterfront park. If you’re lucky and visit at the right time, you might even spot a sea of bluebonnets at our idyllic campus.
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Despite gray clouds and strong winds, UT Arlington broke ground on its new West campus in Fort Worth.
The University of Texas at Arlington on Friday announced that architecture firm HKS will design the first facility of UTA West and that Hensel Phelps will serve as the general contractor.
UT Arlington’s West Campus, set at I-30 and I-20 in Fort Worth, is expected to generate over $200 million in economic impact, said VP John Hall.
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