Friday, 10/21 @ 1:30 PM
Hop on a trolley with us for a tour of University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), the second oldest academic institution in the University of Texas System. UTEP is nestled along the hillsides between the Franklin Mountains and Rio Grande and is only university in the U.S. whose distinctive architecture is derived from Bhutan’s breathtaking craftsmanship and El Paso’s unique architectural legacy. For decades, asphalt parking lots occupied much of the land spanning UTEP’s academic buildings, with a constant flow of vehicles. That changed in 2015 following an award-winning plan that transformed the campus from an automobile dominant environment into a community landscape. The campus now supports walking, bicycling, and mass transit while promoting native trees and vegetation of the Chihuahuan desert. The crown jewel of the Campus Transformation Project is the 11-acre Centennial Plaza, which is one of the largest outdoor spaces in the Southwest promoting interaction between students, professors, staff, and the community. Our tour will include the Lhakhang, a gift from the people of Bhutan to the U.S. The building showcases Bhutanese artistry with intricate murals and figures that help tell the story of the history of Bhutan.
Alfredo Lopez, FAICP CTP
Fred has over 22 years of urban and regional planning experience, including transportation planning, comprehensive planning. land use, zoning, and code/ordinance updates. Fred oversees Quantum Consultants' urban planning team and previously served as Comprehensive Plan Manager, Transportation Planning Administrator, and Deputy Director for Capital Improvement Department Planning for the City …
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Fred has over 22 years of urban and regional planning experience, including transportation planning, comprehensive planning. land use, zoning, and code/ordinance updates. Fred oversees Quantum Consultants' urban planning team and previously served as Comprehensive Plan Manager, Transportation Planning Administrator, and Deputy Director for Capital Improvement Department Planning for the City of El Paso.
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Robert Gonzales, PE
Robert has over 30 years of civil engineering experience. He is President of Quantum Consultants and has served as Chair of the City of El Paso Bicycle Advisory Committee and Vice Chair of the Texas Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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Robert has over 30 years of civil engineering experience. He is President of Quantum Consultants and has served as Chair of the City of El Paso Bicycle Advisory Committee and Vice Chair of the Texas Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
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Gregory McNicol
Greg served as Associate Vice President for the University of Texas at El Paso. He led the Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management Department and oversaw the implementation of the University of Texas at El Paso Campus Master Plan.
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Greg served as Associate Vice President for the University of Texas at El Paso. He led the Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management Department and oversaw the implementation of the University of Texas at El Paso Campus Master Plan.
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