Master Plan Overview

The goals for this master plan are not exclusionary. That is, it is not possible to choose one goal and declare that it, by itself, is the most important. For example, the goal of maintaining permanent open spaces can be combined with new recreational uses to enhance the pedestrian experience and also to clarify patterns of land use. In collaboration with UTSA faculty, students, and staff, the design team has developed a plan that addresses the challenges, meets the goals, and abides by the basic planning principles of the planning process.

Currently, much of the land at the 1604 Campus is undeveloped. This is deceptive, however, for growth at the 1604 Campus has not just continued, but has accelerated considerably in recent years. Long-term decision making must be employed for each new project so that overall campus goals may be achieved. While interim solutions may be the most expedient way to solve problems in the near term, they are often detrimental to the campus in the long term. Because of the speed with which UTSA is growing, the university cannot afford to make short-term decisions which compromise the school’s ultimate vision.

The master plan divides the campus into distinct precincts. The athletics facilities and their adjacent parking are located on the western side of campus, near Babcock Road. Housing is located on the north and south portions of the land between the athletic facilities and the academic complex. Recreational facilities and permanent open space fill in the areas between the housing. The existing academic complex is expanded by the addition of several new buildings, but most of the academic and research growth is accommodated in a new area to the east of the existing academic complex. Parking will continue to be located adjacent to the academic buildings on the north and south sides. The master plan retains the permanent open space areas in the southeast area of campus. A new area of permanent open space will be established in the northeast, extending from John Peace Boulevard to Valero Way along the Loop 1604 access road. A portion of this area, much of it adjacent to the area containing the protected caves and sinkholes, contains especially porous limestone that allows substantial aquifer recharge. Graduate housing and additional recreational facilities are located on the eastern side of campus near Valero Way.

The first figure shows the campus as it presently exists, and the second figure shows the master plan for the campus as it is envisioned to appear in the future. The phasing of the development was a very important consideration of the planning process. For example, the location of some of the recreation fields was set to fit between other facilities that are likely to remain for several years.

Building Listing

1 Main Building
2 Main Building Parking Garage
3 John Peace Library
4 Sombrilla
5 Business Building
6 Academic 4
7 Academic 5
8 Humanities-Social Sciences Building
9 Multidisciplinary Studies Building
10 Science Building
11 Arts Building
12 Performing Arts Center
13 BSE 1
14 BSE 2
15 Biosciences Building
16 Engineering/Biotech Building
17 Thermal Energy Plant #2
18 Parking Garage #1
19 Visitors' Booth
20 University Center Expansion
21 University Center Parking Garage
22 University Center
23 University Center Expansion #2
24 Thermal Energy Plant #1
25 Physical Plant Building
26 Parking Garage #3
27 Physical Education Building
28 PE Building Expansion
29 Convocation Center
30 Convocation Center Expansion
31 Recreation and Wellness Center
32 Recreation and Wellness Center Expansion
33 Baseball Stadium
34 Special Events Center
35 Housing 1
36 Housing 2
37 Housing 3
38 West Parking Garage
39 Athletics Offices
40 Track and Field Stadium
41 Soccer Stadium
42 Varsity Tennis
43 Athletics Practice Field
44 Softball Stadium
45 Recreational Fields Observation
46 Recreational Multipurpose Fields
47 Pavilion 1
48 Pavilion 2
49 Pavilion 3
50 Recreational Courts
51 Chaparral Village Expansion
52 Dining Hall
53 Chaparral Village
54 Chisholm Dormitory
55 Natatorium
56 UTSA Electrical Substation
57 West Campus Lab
58 MEMS Lab
59 Physical Science Lab
60 Life Science Lab
61 Small Animal Lab
62 Business Services Annex
63 Sculpture and Ceramics Studio
64 Central Receiving
65 Center for Archaeological Research
66 CNG Refueling Station
67 Greenhouse
68 East Campus Bridge
69 Academic 6
70 Academic 7
71 Retail and Cafe 1
72 Retail 2
73 Thermal Energy Plant #3
74 East Campus Parking Garage
75 Academic 8
76 Academic 9
77 Research 1
78 BSE 3
79 Commons Green
80 Retail 3
81 Food Service
82 Retail and Student Services
83 Housing 5
84 Research 2
85 Research 3
86 Housing 6
87 Dining Hall/Social Space
88 Housing 7
89 Club Sports Field
90 Softball Fields
91 Potential Development Area
92 Pavilion 4
93 Ropes Course
94 Pavilion 5