UTSA plans purchase of 18-story One Riverwalk Place building to further downtown expansion
In an effort to continue expanding its downtown footprint, the University of Texas at San Antonio has signed a letter of intent to purchase One Riverwalk Place, an 18-story office building near its Southwest Campus.
Motel where San Antonio police found kidnapping victims, arrested 4 suspects was site of numerous other crimes
Police say they rescued 5 people Saturday who were being held against their will at the Inn & Studios Downtown. The motel, near I-35 and S. Laredo, has been a hotbed for criminal activity, according to SAPD figures.
Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forward
The family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at 2100 Broadway.
Horse carriage operators score early victory in face of ban proposal
The eight members of the 11-person Transportation Advisory Board who were present Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend city council consider keeping horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio. The board’s motion also indicated a desire to specifically keep the carriages downtown.
‘It’s everybody’s place to come’: Downtowners say they welcome crowds, events to their neighborhood
The convenience of living downtown comes at a cost. Everything is walkable, but finding parking can be a challenge. Those who live downtown say they are surrounded by culture and vibrance — and the tradeoff is worth it.