Projects

UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

Campus-wide transportation Planning and Parking Design

Project Overview

As one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutions, UT Southwestern required a transportation strategy that matched the complexity and growth of its campus. DeShazo Group served as the long-term traffic consultant, working closely with the university to support its expansion and create a seamless, accessible environment for students, faculty, staff, and patients.

🔬 Healthcare + Higher Education
📍 Dallas, Texas
🏥 Scope: Campus-wide transportation planning and functional parking design
📚 Client: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

🚗 Parking Garage Design & Capacity Planning

1. Designed functional parking garages for five buildings on the North Campus
2. Assessed existing and future parking needs as part of the long-range campus master plan
3. Integrated emergency access, service vehicle routing, and structured parking solutions

🔄 Campus Master Plan Integration

1. Evaluated circulation patterns, key entry points, and internal conflict zones
2. Modeled origin-destination patterns to inform planning decisions
3. Studied both existing and projected transportation demand

Strategic Highlights

🧠 Smart Planning for a Smarter Campus

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Enhancing Mobility

1. Aligned infrastructure improvements with research, education, and clinical operations
2. Balanced pedestrian, vehicular, and transit flows for a 24/7 campus environment

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Data-Driven Design

1. Modeled future scenarios to ensure solutions remained scalable and resilient
2. Designed for multiple user groups including emergency services, lab deliveries, and ADA users