2010
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by Benjamin Olivio
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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 — but it seems to have been replaced by the creation of more housing units in the urban core, and the city's role in assisting such development.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 [...]
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December, 2010
Downtown Street Closures for Celebrate San Antonio
Dec 29, 2010
The San Antonio Parks Foundation, along with the City of San
Antonio, produces the annual New Year's Eve event, Celebrate San Antonio. This
free event features something for everyone including music on four stages and
special entertainment areas for children and families. Celebrate San Antonio
attracts approximately 250,000+ people to the downtown area.
Annual River Draining Jan 3-11, 2011
Dec 23, 2010
The annual river draining
will occur January 3 - 11, 2011, beginning at Lexington and ending at Alamo
Street.
San Antonio Ranked Top 10 America's Best Cities For Young Adults
Dec 22, 2010
San Antonio was ranked top 10 cities for young adults by Forbes Magazine. Mayor Castro commented, "San
Antonio ranked #9 in this Forbes analysis of best cities for young
folks. Investments in our downtown, arts, parks and education/jobs make a
big difference. We've still got a lot of work to do, but we're getting
better and the word's getting out." Read full article>
Restaurants Open on Christmas Day Downtown
Dec 20, 2010
The Express-News lists San Antonio restaurant offerings for Christmas dinner are as diverse
as presents you'll find in Santa's big bag. Find just the right meal
for you.
SABJ: Univision is seeking buyer for downtown property
Dec 13, 2010
The search is on for a new owner for a piece of land along San Antonio’s renowned River Walk.
Univision Communications Inc. has hired the local office of New York real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to market the sale of its downtown real estate property — a total of 4.34 acres of land at 411 East Durango Read more: Univision is seeking buyer for its River Walk property | San Antonio Business Journal
Amigos Deliver Holiday Cheer to Elf Louise and Less Fortunate Children of Bexar County
Dec 9, 2010
Amigos deliver holiday cheer
Downtown’s favorite friends, the Centro San Antonio
Amigos, became Santa’s helpers this past weekend as they donated over $800
worth of toys to the Elf Louise Christmas Project.
First-ever Tree Lighting on Houston Street
Dec 1, 2010
A
20 foot Noble Fir direct from Elgin, TX will take center stage when Chef Mark
Bohanan throws the switch and brings the holiday tree to life at 5:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, December 7 in the Bohanan’s courtyard The public is invited to
attend this festive kick-off to the season, which will include complimentary
cider and cookies, and enjoy the sparkle that is the Holidays on Houston St.
November, 2010
Be Downtown Be Centro T-shirts now available
Nov 29, 2010
Looking for a holiday gift for your colleague, neighbor or favorite urban enthusiast? The Downtown Alliance and Centro San Antonio "Be Downtown, Be Centro" T-shirts are in right in time for the holidays! Order yours online today!Road Closures for Rock N Roll Marathon 11/13/10-11/14/10
Nov 10, 2010
Saturday, November 13 & Sunday, November 14 Over 30,000 runners will participate in the Rock 'n Roll Marathon this weekend. Kids Rock San Antonio is scheduled for Saturday, November 13th and the Rock 'n Roll San Antonio Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, November 14th. Street closures will begin as early as 3:30 a.m. at various locations throughought downtown.