William B. Travis Academy Building Addition – Dallas, TX

Overview

Under DISD’s 2015 Bond Program, Simon Engineering led civil design and construction coordination for a new building addition at William B. Travis Academy in Uptown Dallas. The project required careful integration of new infrastructure within an existing urban campus footprint.

Projects Highlights

  • Designed relocated parking and new bus drive configuration
  • Developed grading and drainage improvements tied into existing storm systems
  • Designed water and wastewater utility connections
  • Coordinated installation of new 18-inch storm drain crossing McKinney Trolley tracks
  • Secured approvals through City of Dallas plan review and permitting process
  • Coordinated directly with McKinney Avenue Transit Authority (MATA)

Impact

Successfully integrated new campus infrastructure within a constrained urban environment while navigating complex agency coordination.