TWU Land Acquisition

TWU's decision to purchase properties near the Denton campus for future expansion is part of its Campus Master Plan developed in 2008 and approved by the TWU Board of Regents. The areas shown in blue on the Campus Master Plan map (see below) indicate areas for possible land acquisition. The largest area for potential acquisition includes properties from the north side of Texas Street to the existing TWU campus, and Bell Avenue east to the existing TWU campus. The second area includes properties on the east side of Austin Street, north of Sawyer Street.

Since 2005 TWU has purchased 37 properties in these two areas. These purchases are indicated in pink on the map above. TWU purchased properties that were offered for sale to the University by the owners. TWU will continue to consider purchasing properties as they become available for sale. As the houses on the purchased properties become vacant, TWU will demolish the structures to ensure that the properties are safe and environmentally friendly. At this time, TWU intends to maintain the properties as greenspace.