The renovation of Aggie Park, a 22-acre undeveloped parcel that for decades has been used by alumni and the student body for tailgating and other outdoor events. The new park transforms the campus's primary visitor corridor, and provides students, faculty, staff, a campus guests a central location to relax, socialize, recreate, educate, and study in a natural setting. Two event structures to support outdoor venues and a new public food and beverage pavilion were added. Grand Hall, a new multi-purpose building, integral with the park, that will be used as an expanded venue for Ring Day, and provide much-needed office and entertainment space for The Association of Former Students and The 12th Man Foundation. The building includes about 70,000 square feet of multi-purpose event space.