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 CULTURAL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE Laura Esparza, Division Manager, Acting Assistant Director Austin Parks and Recreation Department  PROJECTS IN PROGRESS  Rehabilitation of the O.Henry Museum (HOT Funded)  Elisabeth Ney Museum Restoration (2012 Bond)  George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Rehabilitation (2018 Bond)  Dougherty Arts Center Replacement (2018 Bond)  Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 (2018 Bond)  Asian American Resource Center Phase 2 (2018 Bond)  O.Henry Museum Rehabilitation       Sealed the building envelope Replaced HVAC System Installed Fire Suppression System Installed enhanced security system Improved site lighting  Opens late Spring 2022 Brush Square Improvements slated for late 2022  Elisabet Ney Museum Improvements  Balcony to be rehabilitated this spring; substantial completion April 15th  Restore historic window and doors, seal building envelope  Enhance lighting, humidity control, HVAC system, fire suppression system  Replace security system, bathroom fixtures and bridge  Proposed interpretive plan in partnership with Friends of the Ney  Will close for up to two years in early 2023  George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center Improvements  Roof repaired/replaced  HVAC replacement  Security system updated  Fire Suppression System updated  Security gating and fencing added  Theater will be renovated with new lighting system, repair of the fly system, additional safety lighting, additional multi-media capabilities in 2022-2024.  Dougherty Arts Center  Project is in design development phase.  Enhanced features include: two theaters, two galleries, two ceramics studios, separate schools for children and adults, three event spaces, outdoor seating spaces, nature play area for children, residency space.  Design will be reviewed by Design Commission 3/28/22 and in an online public meeting 4/5/22, 6pm  Architects: Studio 8 , Overland Partners, RVi  Slated to open 2025  Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center     Now entering design development phase.  Will double the size of the ESB- MACC with three new buildings Enhanced facilities include new Black Box theater, two galleries, artist residency spaces, two separate schools for children and adults, teaching kitchen, space for a recording studio. Facility will close during construction 2023-2025 to continue programming at East side sites. Architects Miro/Rivera and Tatiana Bilbao  Asian American Resource Center  Early in the process of confirming the building program through community engagement with multiple language groups and stakeholder groups.  Trahan Architects engaged to design a space for the performing arts with a gallery and a multi-purpose room.  Adjacent to the existing building across the driveway to the north.  For More Information  Visit portal for all construction websites at: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/museums- and-cultural-programs  Contact Division Manager Laura Esparza at Laura.Esparza@austintexas.gov or call (512)974-4001.