The Green at College Park at the University of Texas at Arlington

Location

Arlington, TX
United States

Project Size
2.6 acres
Project type
Institutional
Site Context
Urban
Former Land Use
Brownfield
Terrestrial Biome
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
Budget
$2.4 million
Project overview

The Green at College Park is a pioneering project on the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington. It is a native and adapted plant garden and park which predominately functions as an ecological water detention system and large-scale raingarden. The 2.6-acre site includes a gathering plaza, activity lawn, pedestrian promenade, shade arbors, layers of seating and pedestrian amenities. The park sits adjacent to a new mixed-use development that includes a 7,000-seat special events center, apartments, single family homes, office, retail, and, of course, educational uses.

photo by: University of Texas at Arlington