Esplanade Now Open!

Date: February 14, 2025

The construction fencing has been removed, and the Esplanade is fully open and accessible. Over the next 30 days, the contractor will be completing minor finishing work, but this will not impact access to the space. Enjoy!

New Home, Same Traditions

The Coates Esplanade construction project will enliven and enhance Trinity University’s central hub for student life to ensure that it is a beautiful, accessible, and welcoming space for everyone who visits, works, or lives here.

Features


   New seating areas


   Additional accessibility ramps and flatter pathways


   Nighttime pedestrian and events lighting


  Improved sound and wifi access


 

Location

The Coates Esplanade serves as the central route connecting the lower-division residence halls and upper campus. The esplanade is located between the Coates Student Center, the Esplanade, and Murchison Hall.

Map of the 2024 Coates Esplanade construction map as of December 11, 2024

Timeline and Progress

 

Groundbreaking

June 17, 2024

  

Construction Ongoing

Summer and Fall 2024

 

Construction Finalized

Spring 2025 and will be celebrated with a  community event