{"id":44159,"date":"2017-07-20T18:13:30","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T18:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=44159"},"modified":"2017-09-06T17:23:22","modified_gmt":"2017-09-06T17:23:22","slug":"acc-celebrates-rio-grande-campus-groundbreaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2017\/07\/20\/acc-celebrates-rio-grande-campus-groundbreaking\/","title":{"rendered":"ACC celebrates Rio Grande Campus groundbreaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Austin Community College District (ACC) breaks ground on renovations at its Rio Grande Campus 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/events.constantcontact.com\/register\/event?llr=c66spqqab&amp;oeidk=a07eebne2sge5e4d3de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to RSVP for the Rio Grande Campus groundbreaking<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis campus represents a legacy of learning that spans more than a century,\u201d says Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC president\/CEO. \u201cAs we re-envision the future of education at Rio Grande Campus, ACC remains committed to honoring its history.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_44160\" style=\"width: 395px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44160\" class=\" wp-image-44160\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/COMMONS-VIEW-2-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"385\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/COMMONS-VIEW-2-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/COMMONS-VIEW-2-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/COMMONS-VIEW-2-1024x641.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/COMMONS-VIEW-2-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-44160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: Studio 8 Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Rio Grande Campus Main Building was originally Austin High School and became an ACC campus in 1975. Renovations will preserve its architectural features and update facilities. Scheduled to open in late 2019, plans feature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A three-level, 168-seat ACCelerator learning lab &#8212; integrated with a campus library and spaces for academic coaching and small group sessions.<\/li>\n<li>Two enclosed courtyards \u2013 one to serve as a commons area for studying and relaxing, and second suitable for group gatherings. Special roof material will permit natural, ambient light.\n<p><div id=\"attachment_44168\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44168\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44168\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.32-PM-300x152.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.32-PM-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.32-PM-150x76.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.32-PM.png 718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-44168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: Studio8 Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Six science labs.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded spaces for ACC\u2019s Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.<\/li>\n<li>High-speed Internet network with building-wide wireless access.<\/li>\n<li>Park-like outdoor spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Project teams will protect the building\u2019s rich heritage during construction. The fa\u00e7ade will be preserved, while new flooring and finishes will combine design elements of the past with modern-day conveniences.<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_44167\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44167\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-44167\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.20-PM-300x129.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.20-PM-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.20-PM-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2017\/07\/Screen-Shot-2017-07-20-at-12.58.20-PM.png 727w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-44167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy: Studio8 Architects<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Rio Grande Campus renovation is one of several ongoing voter-approved capital improvement projects. Classes will continue in Building 3000 until renovations are complete. For updates on each of these projects, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/bond\/rio-grande-campus-updates\/\">austincc.edu\/vision<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Austin Community College District (ACC) breaks ground on renovations at its Rio Grande Campus 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10. The event is free and open to the public. 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