OLD BAKERY CONCEPTS Engagement Process Selected artist, Ruben Esquivel, developed three mural concepts exploring the Indigenous heritage of the Central Texas Land and the Swedish legacy of the Old Bakery & Emporium. In March 2024, the final round of
Third Place Concept - Shared Space
public engagement launched to select the winning mural concept for the Old Bakery. Over the course of three weeks, both in-person and virtual engagements reached over 800 Austinites who selected ‘Generational Ties’ as the winning concept.
Public Voting Generational Ties
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Stained Glass
284
Shared Values No Vote
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Second Place Concept - Stained Glass
Number of Votes
Selected Mural Concept - Generational Ties
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“A powerful message of th e transfer of customs and knowledge between gene ratio
- Survey Participant
Note: Mural concept titles are placeholders. Final mural title name of selected artwork to be developed by artist.
ns.”