In the coming years, the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) has ambitious plans for growth and development. This includes the establishment of a Crime and Urban Issues Data Analysis Center as well as an Idea Hub and Entrepreneurship Center. UHD will also be expanding to a new location at 1801 Main St., which will be known as UHD@1801 Main or The Launchpad. The university’s presence in this building will span across the entire 10th floor, encompassing 17,000 square feet of office and classroom space. This area will house various departments such as a career center annex, continuing education office, and alumni relations.
By 2030, UHD aims to construct new buildings on campus including student housing facilities, a convocation center,and performing arts center.
Looking further ahead to 2040,UHD plans to renovate existing buildings while also constructing new ones in boththe Warehouse Districtand Downtown District.
The final phaseof expansion is set for completion by2050.Thiswill include additional residential housing options,a varietyof academic buildings,supporting facilities,and green spaces throughout campus.
Currently occupying40 acresin Downtown Houston with satellite locations in Northwest Houstonand inside Lone Star College-University Park,UHDis poisedfor significant growthinthe futureas it continues its missionto serve students from diverse backgrounds through quality education opportunities.
