PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT COORDINATION PROGRAMThe major dates for the proposed downtown
projects need to be known because of their direct impact on business, the
public, and tourism. Being unaware
of potential street closures, redirection of traffic, etc. can deter or reduce
sales, which is not good for downtown businesses or the public. By informing the downtown business community
and the public of any construction project dates that can impact them, will
prevent any misunderstandings, disorder, or loss of profit.
The new Federal Court House planned for downtown has its demolition phase completed. The location is between Magoffin and Myrtle streets, north and west,
and immediately east of Campbell. Construction has begun. The project is scheduled for completion in the near future.The project is a GSA Design Excellence project, designed by
Antonie Predock and will become an architectural treasure for El Paso. 
The newest downtown project Mills Plaza Properties, with the architectural firm Martinez & Johnson Architecture
of Washington DC and the Waters Design Group of El Paso, have developed plans to create a
business, restaurant and retail district at the heart of El Paso’s downtown focused around the
Mills, Centre and Plaza Hotel buildings. Martinez & Johnson Architecture specializes in the
renovation of historic buildings including the Boston Opera House and El Paso’s own Plaza
Theater.
The Anson Mills Building will feature a full restoration using careful methods to
maintain the foundation of the architectural design intended by Trost. Renovation of the
building will include state-of-the-art technology and will serve as a premium location for
businesses with an elegant promenade of restaurants and retail shops on the ground floor.
Mills Plaza Parking, an affiliate of Mills Plaza Properties, recently purchased the metro
ticket kiosk located north of the Mills Building, and is working with the Borderplex Community
Trust to purchase the Jack in the Box parking lot to create the new St. Regis Parking Garage.
The garage will be designed after the façade of the original hotel and create a 700 to 1000 spot
secure, well-lit parking lot connecting directly to the Mills Building.
The District will also include the Centre and Plaza Hotel buildings, extending the
business lease space as well as pedestrian-friendly restaurant and retail opportunities. The
Centre Building is already at capacity for office space tenants.
A great example of downtown collabortion is the Toltec Park & Bus Stop located by the Fountain where Magoffin Street and San Antonio Street
Divide. With paint and art work provided by Mass Transit Authority Sun Metro the El Pao Downtown Management District sent their crews to scrape, primer and paint the
bus shelter and street furniture located at the bus stop. 
Before the project rust had turned the railing and steel fixtures almost totalily orange, weeds were overgrown and
the vegetation was looking poor. As a result the crews have painting, weeded, cleaned and at the cost of the DMD, installed banners with Sun Metro's new logo. Now the park/bus stop is
looking good, sitting between the Federal Court House. 
Next will be the installation of a plaque designating the Pine Tree in the little triangle park the tallest of its
kind, in the State? The Renaissance Committee of the El Paso Community Foundation will be providing the plaque which is donated to the City and DMD crews
will help transport and place. All a great partnership saving the taxpayers a good deal of money.