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Construction Tour: University of Maryland – Thurgood Marshall Hall

from7:30 PM to - 9:00 PM UTCUniversity of Maryland – Thurgood Marshall Hall7805 Regents Drive College Park College Park, Maryland, United States of America 20742
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Tour a Landmark in Policy + Purpose – Designed for the Future

Join CREW Maryland Suburban for an exclusive behind-the-scenes construction tour of Thurgood Marshall Hall, the new 77,000 sq ft home of the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy. Designed by Leo A Daly and built by Gilbane Building Company, this LEED Gold-targeted facility is a model of sustainable design, integrated learning environments, and forward-thinking civic architecture.

Located at the gateway to campus near Chapel Field and the new Purple Line station, Thurgood Marshall Hall serves as a striking example of how architecture can support the public mission of higher education.

What You'll See & Experience:

Cutting-edge classrooms & collaborative lounges: Tailored to support spirited discussions and hands-on experiential learning

Parliamentary-style deliberation chamber: An architecturally inspired space modeled after rooms at the UN, ideal for formal debate and critical policymaking simulations

Sustainability and transit-oriented development: LEED principles, stormwater management, and connections to regional transit.

Architecture that tells a story: Named for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, the building embodies justice, inclusion, and civic impact.

Event & leadership venues: Designed to host national and international guests, bridging academia and policy practice

Prime location: Positioned steps from Chapel Field and McKeldin Mall, with convenient access to the Purple Line transit corridor

This tour provides an extraordinary opportunity to see firsthand how UMD’s School of Public Policy is equipping future policy leaders with immersive spaces that embody public service ideals. Whether you're a contractor, architect, designer, engineer, student, or commercial real estate partner, discover how the building’s design supports collaboration, inclusion, and global-minded engagement—while carrying the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how public purpose, design excellence, and urban integration converge in one of the region’s most significant new institutional projects.

Registration:
Member, $20 | Nonmember, $50 | Student, Free
*Refunds will be provided for cancellations submitted by 9/22/25.