March 2025

Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update

 

Here are the latest updates on progress, photos, and announcements:

• South retaining wall poured at future food truck site.
• Retaining wall with cantilevered edge at Zocalo is in progress.
• Ongoing brick installation throughout project area.
• Retractable auditorium seating installed.
• Teaching Kitchen exhaust hood installed.
• Curved reception area framed.
• Stucco ceiling framing and insulated boards installed.

 

Zocalo: South retaining wall poured.

 

Zocalo: Concrete cantilever at retaining wall is in progress.

 

Auditorium: Telescopic seating installed.

 

Reception: Curved reception area ready for glass installation.

 

North Addition: Framing and insulated boards installed.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• City Council has approved artists Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel to design and fabricate artwork for the ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) Project. The artists are working on the conceptual design during the first quarter of the year. Visit the AIPP website for more announcements regarding the planned community engagement for this project.
• Concrete pours and steel deliveries will continue. 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.