A Vision Taking Shape in the
Heart of the Permian Basin
Located between Midland and Odessa—just minutes from the Midland International Air & Space Port—The Beacon is a master-planned development at the geographic and economic center of the Permian Basin. The campus spans nearly 800 acres and is designed to grow in phases, bringing together healthcare, education, research, housing, and community amenities in a single, integrated destination.
Features & Phases
Below, you’ll find an interactive map highlighting current and planned development features along with a timeline outlining project phases.
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Regional Healthcare Services
A partnership with Midland Memorial Hospital, Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TTUHSC, the UT system, and other healthcare organizations, providing a range of much-needed healthcare services.
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Residences
Apartments, lofts, townhouses, and hospitality options that meet the needs of students, healthcare workers, and families across income levels.
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Main Street
A walkable core featuring restaurants, hotels, retail, and performance spaces. Anchored by UTPB and the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center.
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Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
A world-class venue for performing arts organizations, promoting the development of the performing arts on campus and across all levels and ages within the region’s communities.
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Park & Amphitheater
50-acre park with trails, seating, water features, and amphitheater—designed to support health, culture, and year-round community events.
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Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center (PBBHC)
A 200-bed inpatient/outpatient facility—under construction—that will become a new regional hub for mental and behavioral health, and the primary teaching hospital for TTUHSC Psychiatry. Opening 2026.
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Higher Education & Health Sciences Campus
A central resource for our growing regional network of healthcare education and research programs, facilitating training for thousands of new healthcare professionals.
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Innovation Boulevard
A future-focused corridor designed for incubators, research centers, and workforce hubs—physically linking industry, academia, and healthcare within The Beacon campus.
Phase 1: Foundation
The initial phase focuses on core healthcare and educational infrastructure, as well as essential amenities:
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center
Expansion of Higher Ed Options at UTPB
Cancer Center
Women & Children’s Hospital &
Structured Parking
Medical Office Building
Boutique Hotel
Mixed Use
Fitness Center
Phase 2: Expansion
As momentum builds, Phase 2 adds critical clinical capacity and supportive mixed-use development:
Park & Amphitheater
Residential Apartments
Entertainment Space
Medical Office Building
Mixed Use
Student/Staff Housing
Conference/Business Hotel
Community Structured Parking
Commercial/Flex Office
Research & Development
Sports Facility
Phase 3: Maturity
The final phase deepens The Beacon’s impact and reach across the region:
Research & Development
Boutique Hotel
Mixed Use
Academic Building
Residential Apartments
Community Structured Parking
Student/Staff Housing
Medical Office Building
Entertainment Space
Commercial/Flex Office
Specialty Hospital/Bed Tower &
Structured Parking
Be a Part of the Transformation
Your support fuels real change. The Beacon isn’t just a place—it’s a promise to reimagine what healthcare access and community wellness can look like in the Permian Basin. Whether you’re an individual donor, a corporate partner, or a community champion, your investment accelerates the buildout of critical infrastructure and helps extend life-saving resources to communities across the region. Together, we’re not just planning for the future—we’re building it.
