Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update
May/June 2025
Completed Work:
- Shade structure painted.
- Overhead inspections are complete.
- Power washing of the exterior building is complete.
- Re-installation of the Snake Path walkway.
- Installation of site irrigation system.
Ongoing Work:
- Ceilings are being closed.
- Tree planting in progress.
- Zocalo paver installation underway.

Zocalo: Snake Path re-installation in progress.

Zocalo: Tree planting has begun.

Zocalo: Shade structure painted.

Existing Building: Power washing complete.

Zocalo: Paver installation underway.

Existing Building: Breezeway stucco ceiling complete.

North Addition: Ceiling grid and light fixture installed.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- The ESB MACC is under the purview of the newly formed Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). Additional information on ACME can be found here.
- Pocket Park Mural Dedication by the City of Austin Caminos Teen Leadership Program, Class of 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 - 11 a.m. at 64 Rainey Street. Additional information on the Pocket Park Mural Dedication can be found here.
- Large construction equipment will continue to remove materials off the construction site. Work hours will adhere to the City's noise ordinance.
- The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project, has increased activities at the ESB MACC.
- The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta.
- There are trail detours because of the trail enhancements.
- Additional project information and temporary trail detours can be found on The Confluence project website.
- The roundabout and driveways of the MACC continue to experience elevated traffic and congestion due to the volume of work in the area by developers. Please exercise caution while in this district.
- Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here.
- This is an active construction site. For the safety of the public, unauthorized entry is not permitted.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE MILESTONES
- Construction Start – August 28, 2023
- Anticipated Construction Substantial Completion – Summer 2025
- Anticipated Grand Re-Opening – November 1, 2025
Project schedules are projected as accurately as possible. Dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather.
For information on MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage.
For project updates, visit the project website.
Project Manager: Heidi Tse
512-974-7172
Heidi.Tse@AustinTexas.gov
Project Inspector: Mark Burton
512-974-7117
Mark.Burton@AustinTexas.gov
PARD Liaison: George Maldonado
512-974-9525
George.Maldonado@AustinTexas.gov
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