2009

The Express-News Downtown Blog
by Benjamin Olivio
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/downtown/

Below are the latest posts from the San Antonio Express-News blog on downtown. Click on the title to view the full post on the Express-News site.

VIA replacing its yellow line with Primo

May 23, 2012 03:53pm

With VIA Metropolitan Transit’s rapid bus service scheduled to arrive in December — did you feel it kick? — that means an existing route must go. The victim is the yellow trolley. Being marketed as VIA Primo, the new service will travel east on Market Street and west on Commerce. The turnaround on the west [...]

Studies addressing grocery store, student housing

May 21, 2012 05:19pm

The hot downtown discussion was the grocery store — when, where, etc. — but it seems to have been replaced by the creation of more housing units in the urban core, and the city's role in assisting such development. The city has commissioned a pair of exploratory studies on both these topics.

Food truck program off to rough start

May 18, 2012 06:16pm

Lagniappe Today and the DUK Truck serve food at the City Hall annex location on Thursday. It’s starting to become abundantly clear why there remains to be zero interest among food truck operators in Maverick Park, one of the city’s proposed locations for its pilot program. It’s surrounded by nothing. People would have to drive [...]

Booting regulations passed

May 17, 2012 06:21pm

At least two vehicles were booted at this lot on Saturday. Score one for the little guy. The city has been fielding numerous complaints of late from citizens and tourists about predatory booting. And this morning City Council approved new booting regulations to help combat the recent problem. “It’s clear there have been some predatory [...]

Downtown Alliance
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December, 2009

Centro Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Amigos Change Uniforms

Dec 31, 2009

The Centro San Antonio Amigos turn ten in January, a special anniversary that celebrates a decade of service improving downtown through the Ambassador, Maintenance, and Streetscaping programs.

Street Closures for Downtown San Antonio on New Year's Eve

Dec 31, 2009

Expect the following street closures in downtown San Antonio for New Year's Eve (information provided by the City of San Antonio):

Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 8:00 am through Friday, January 1, 2010 at 7:00 am - a total street closure of Alamo Street between Market Street and Durango.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 8:00 am through Friday, January 1, 2010 at 7:00 am - a total street closure of Nueva Street between Presa Street and Alamo Street.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:00 pm through Friday, January 1, 2010 at 12:45 am - a total street closure of Losoya Street between Commerce and Market Street.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:30 pm through Friday, January 1, 2010 at 12:45 am - a total street closure of Bowie Street between Market Street and Durango plus the southbound 281 exit ramp to Durango Street.
Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:30 pm through Friday, January 1, 2010 at 12:45 am - a total street closure of Bowie Street between Commerce and Market Street.

Click here for a list of events going on in Downtown San Antonio on New Year's Eve
Cilck here for downtown San Antonio parking information

City unveils new resource for bicycling community

Dec 22, 2009

Today, the City's Office of Environmental Policy (OEP) in conjunction with the City's Information Technology Services Department unveiled a new resource for the bicycling community, an interactive mapping website that shows area bicycle lanes, routes, and paths in relation to city streets and landmarks.

Express-News: Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Dec 16, 2009

Even the elves need a break from their holiday duties. Why not treat your special “elves” to a worry-free holiday meal?

We have listed several options for dining out or eating in. Call for reservations. And if you're thinking about heading to a favorite restaurant on Christmas Eve or Day that's not listed below, call ahead, as many will be closed. Prices listed do not include tax and gratuity.

View the full list on the Express-News website

Trash Ordinance Laws have changed

Dec 14, 2009

The City of San Antonio has amended the Solid Waste section of the City's Municipal Code.

November, 2009

Express-News: San Antonio's Walkability

Nov 22, 2009

Downtown San Antonio rates as today's version of a walker's paradise, at least according to the Web site WalkScore.com, which ranks the nation's 40 largest cities and their neighborhoods based on how easy it is to survive — and thrive — on foot. Read full story

Express-News: Urban Spaces Tour Fast Approaching

Nov 6, 2009

In its short lifespan, the popular Urban Spaces Tour has been synonymous with the holidays. This year, to avoid scheduling conflicts that come with the holidays, the Downtown Alliance has moved the tour to November. Read the full blog entry here.

Express-News: UTSA architecture dean lobbies for a new home

Nov 6, 2009

With the River Walk expansion and planned redevelopment of HemisFair Park, it's a great time for students to be learning from — and participating in — the city's downtown revival, Ben Brewer, director of the Downtown Alliance, said. “I think (Murphy) brings a great new energy to the program,” Brewer said. “San Antonio is looked at as one of the great urban laboratories in the country because of our commitment to historic preservation.” Read full story.

Smartway SA townhall meetings announced

Nov 6, 2009

SmartWaySA, VIA’s Long Range Comprehensive Transportation Plan, is continuing to provide the community an opportunity to submit input and direction by offering additional community meetings.

St. Anthony Hotel to host Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner

Nov 6, 2009

The historic St. Anthony Hotel is downtown San Antonio will be offering a special Thanksgiving lunch and dinner this year. Call 354-9244 to make reservations!

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