Keith Bell Opportunity Central

Forney, Texas

Firm

Huckabee

Client

Forney ISD

Area

355,927 sq.ft.

Total Cost

$142,144,420

Completion Date

01/2024

Truitt Rogers

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Nicknamed “The OC,” the building offers a new concept for career and college instruction that also engages the community through lifelong learning, special events, wellness activities, business partnerships and more. The OC serves Forney ISD students during school hours and remains open on evenings and weekends for college and community activities.

The OC has eateries, retail and services that are supported by students. Flexible and technology-rich learning space supports a range of CTE programs, dual-credit programs and college coursework. Co-working space is on the first floor; the second and third floors have classrooms, labs and multipurpose instructional space.

An arena at the heart of the facility features retractable seating on the first and second floors, along with instructional space on the third floor that overlooks the venue.

Several spaces overlook the “front yard,” a green space that features a paved plaza, rolling hills and an outdoor venue.

Forney ISD worked diligently with business and college partners—including Dallas College and Texas Tech University—to ensure the highest-quality programs for its students.