The Process

In July 2021, the CTF issued a Request for Proposals to prospective architecture and planning firms. Following a competitive selection process, the Board accepted the recommendation from the CTF to engage Page Southerland Page (known as Page). This was a critical decision because the architects and planners are involved in every step of our process, from community involvement to planning and development.

Page is a national firm headquartered in Austin with experience working with other area private schools. Page even has a Regents alumna on staff, Karen Cruickshanks, who is a part of our design team.

Page helped the CTF focus on five key aspects of developing a campus master plan:

• Unifying the Regents Campus Experience • Prioritizing Program Needs • Working within Site Constraints • Allowing for Future Campus Growth • Financial Responsibility and Stewardship

The planning process has included three key phases:

Discovery Phase

The Discovery Phase was focused on gaining a deep understanding of our community’s campus experience, as well as its priorities and ideas to help shape the master planning process.

This phase also included an assessment of environmental and permitting challenges, such as impervious cover, zoning requirements and water management, which restrict where and how facilities may be designed and constructed.

Exploration Phase

The Exploration Phase included the evaluation of campus development options, planning option workshops and in-depth discussions with faculty and staff to ensure new facilities would accommodate critical needs. This phase also included extensive discussions about the budget requirements of the project, as well as adhering to building constraints and permitting requirements.

Synthesis

The Synthesis Phase included the completion of the Campus Master Plan report that represents priority needs, faculty, staff and community input, building constraints, an implementation strategy, and the preparation of site development permit drawings.