ANN ARBOR, Mich. - SmithGroup JJR was recently selected by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to lead the preparation of a comprehensive campus master plan that will guide future development for this urban university.

Steve Troost, Vice President, will lead the effort from the firm's Ann Arbor headquarters. Staff located in SmithGroup's Phoenix office will provide architectral design support.

SmithGroup JJR was chosen from a field of four finalists. SmithGroup JJR has provided campus planning and design services to educational institutions for over 40 years. UNLV is located within one of the fastest growing regions of the country and must expand to meet southern Nevada's needs for access to higher education.