The city of Madison is partnering with Centro Hispano as the nonprofit breaks ground on its new building Feb. 22, according to a city
. Centro is south Madison’s cultural and economic hub for the Latinx community, helping families reach their goals through engagement and other supportive tools.
The groundbreaking on the new facility located on the corner of Hughes Place and Cypress Way comes on the heels of a purchase and sale agreement just finalized by the city and community group earlier this month.
The city purchased a vacant commercial property on the 800 Block of Hughes Place and combined it with two vacant city-owned lots right next to the property. The combined properties were sold to Centro for $1. The city then purchased Centro’s existing building on Badger Road at fair market value for $1.7 million.
The new $20 million, 25,000-square-foot facility will allow Centro to stay in its long-time neighborhood while allowing for expansion of its services and programs. Plans include an indoor/outdoor plaza space to host community activities, events, and celebrations in addition to a level of underground parking and surface parking spots.
