Projects
UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
CAMPUS WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PARKING DESIGN
CAMPUS WIDE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND PARKING DESIGN
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
🧠 Smart Planning for a Smarter Campus
1. Aligned infrastructure improvements with research, education, and clinical operations
2. Balanced pedestrian, vehicular, and transit flows for a 24/7 campus environment
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
