The setup
The paseo is part of a broader redevelopment project tied to the renovation of the Griffith Building. City officials said the paseo is designed to improve pedestrian circulation, link major civic spaces and support downtown events and tourism.
The newly opened walkway sits alongside recent infrastructure upgrades, including a raised pedestrian crossing on East Main Street. The crossing extends the sidewalk across the roadway and includes bollards and new signage aimed at slowing traffic and improving safety for people walking between downtown destinations.
Plans for the paseo were approved in 2023 as part of a $19.5 million project that includes remodeling the 44,000-square-foot Griffith Building. Once complete, the building will house the Round Rock Visitors Center and a two-story arts and culture gallery on the first floor, with the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce occupying the second floor.
