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Preparing students for high-demand careers
In 2010 ACC began a revolutionary project to transform the aging Highland Mall in Central Austin into a state-of-the-art college campus and regional center for workforce training and lifelong learning.
ACC Highland is now a forward-looking learning environment that anchors a planned mixed-use development with apartments, retailers, businesses, and hotels.
The first phase of ACC Highland is the Highland Campus (HLC). HLC opened in August 2014 and features classrooms, a library, study areas, and the ACCelerator, the nation’s largest computer learning lab.
Phase 2 of the project adds flexible, advanced facilities for the cutting-edge career-technical education and hands-on experience needed for today’s jobs.
| Feature | Approx. Sq. Ft. |
|---|---|
| Creative Digital Media Center | 124,900 |
| Health Sciences/STEM Regional Simulation Center | 14,000 |
| Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Center | 19,600 |
| Continuing Education | 12,400 |
| Workforce Center | 21,300 |
Project at-a-glance*
- Budget: $152.8 million
- Total area: 415,000 SF
- Architect: Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and Perkins+Will
- Construction Manager at Risk: Flintco
- ACC Project Manager: Pamela Collier
- Expected Completion: 2021
- Classes Begin: 2021
*Final costs and timelines subject to change.
Project updates
January/February 2021 | ACC Highland Phase 2
March 12, 2021, 6:15 pm
November 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
December 22, 2020, 9:40 pm
October 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
November 4, 2020, 10:49 pm
September 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
September 30, 2020, 3:43 pm
July/August 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
September 29, 2020, 10:31 pm
Highland Redevelopment Project
A new Austin neighborhood rich in history, energy, and opportunity.
All Project Updates
April 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
April 27, 2021, 6:30 pm
March 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 6:18 pm
January/February 2021 | ACC Highland Phase 2
March 12, 2021, 6:15 pm
January/February 2021 | Rio Grande Campus Renovations
March 12, 2021, 5:28 pm
November 2020 | ACC Highland Phase 2
December 22, 2020, 9:40 pm
By Bruce H Rinehart September 5, 2017 - 1:17 pm
As the Project Director (for the Rouse Company) of Highland Mall which opened in 1972 and operated successfully for 30 years, I am excited to learn about the fabulous reuse of this facility. The development process back then was greatly aided by the City of Austin and and its wonderful citizenry which were welcoming in all respects. As my first major project for the Rouse Company, it was a joy to have been evolved both with the project and the City.