H-E-B Unveils More Plans for Central Market Redo
By Ron Aaron Eisenberg
In a recent news release, H-E-B announced what it calls “big plans” for a major renovation of Central Market on Broadway St. in 78209. The grocery company teased “significant updates” that will modernize and refresh the location. We reported on the planned remodel previously in 78209 Magazine.
The company said, “With initial plans for phase two submitted to the City of Alamo Heights, the company will refresh the store’s façade and execute a full remodel of the location’s interior, which will enhance the shopping experience for customers and work environment for store Partners. While specific details are in development and plans still require city approval, the second phase will include repositioning select departments, adding more energy-efficient fixtures and equipment, expanding the seating area for the café, implementing improvements to the breakroom and administrative spaces, and streamlining work areas for store Partners.
“The storefront updates will introduce design elements that complement the neighborhood such as adding windows to allow for more natural lighting and incorporating materials and textures like wood, D’Hanis brick, and metals.
“This news follows word of the project’s first phase, which includes updates to the parking lot and construction of a dedicated produce loading dock on the upper level. The first phase is expected to be completed by late 2024. The second phase will begin shortly after phase one is finished and is expected to be done by mid-2026.
“Along with phase one improvements to the parking lot and loading dock, which were already approved by the city of Alamo Heights, additional improvements will include adding new sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and parking lot signage. The renovations planned for the two phases also will provide much-needed structural improvements, which will secure areas such as the parking garage, an area prone to flooding.” H-E-B said it would provide additional details on the remodel as the work progresses.
A division of H-E-B, Central Market, opened its doors in Austin, Texas in 1994. Now, 26 years later, Central Market has ten store locations across Texas, including Alamo Heights, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Plano, and Southlake.
