December

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 — but it seems to have been replaced by the creation of more housing units in the urban core, and the city's role in assisting such development.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 [...]

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December, 2011

San Antonio Conservation Society names recipients of 2011 Community Grants Program

Dec 29, 2011

Using the proceeds from its 2011 presentation of “A Night In Old San Antonio®” (NIOSA®), the San Antonio Conservation Society has awarded $85,000 this year in grants to 13 historic preservation and educational projects that fulfill its purpose to “preserve and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places and customs relating to the history of Texas, its natural beauty and all that is admirably distinctive to our State.”

Free, discounted cab rides offered New Year's Eve

Dec 29, 2011

Whether you've had so many drinks you can't remember the lyrics to “Auld Lang Syne,” or if you've consumed just a small amount of alcohol, New Year's Eve revelers are encouraged to take advantage of free and discounted cab rides that will be offered in downtown San Antonio.

Alamo Bowl fever: S.A. economy set for surge of visitors' dollars

Dec 29, 2011

Bowl fever has once again hit San Antonio, and local officials believe it will lead to a big economic impact for the city.

¡Bienvenido, 2012! - Music's the thing at the annual Celebrate S.A. New Year's bash

Dec 29, 2011

As 2011 comes to an end, the city is gearing up for Celebrate San Antonio, when 250,000 people are expected to fill the streets of downtown.

Say Sí Students Collaborate with Visiting Decorative Concrete Artisans To Craft River Mural Project

Dec 29, 2011

Concrete artisans are collaborating with young and aspiring artists to produce a creative mural at the entry to SAY Sí. An ambitious river-themed mural will replace existing concrete that will be creatively resurfaced by local contractors and leading national trainers. Work will take place the week of January 2, 2012 in advance of the Concrete Decor Show, which comes to San Antonio February 20-24 for its international trade show and training program.

S.A.'s panhandling law working on streets but not in stairwells

Dec 28, 2011

With a busy weekend coming up in downtown San Antonio, police are clearing out panhandlers and saying the anti-panhandling ordinance works. But visitors are still having run-ins.

Recall: Decade of Downtown, Year One

Dec 28, 2011

To be sure, downtown needs some love. The most recent U.S. Census data shows residents fled the city center in droves over the past decade. Housing's scarce, storefronts sit empty, and a glut of downtown office space sits dejectedly on the market. To turn the urban core around, Mayor Julián Castro made the "Decade of Downtown" a cornerstone of the SA 2020 plan gleaned from months of community input.

Congratulations to the winners of Light Up Downtown

Dec 27, 2011

Mayor Julian Castro's inaugural Light Up Downtown Holiday Contest is underway! Buildings throughout downtown are illuminated and the winners are:

People's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Storefront: San Antonio Children's Museum
Critic's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Storefront: Greater Chamber of San Antonio
People's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Building: Marriott Rivercenter
Critic's Choice Best Lighting Display of a Building: Vidorra Condominiums
Hospitality Award Best Lighting Display of a Hotel: Hilton Paseo del Rio
CPS Energy Award Greenest Lighting Display: Riverwalk Plaza Hotel & Suites

This contest created an opportunity to showcase the downtown area to our locals and visitors and to create a new holiday experience throughout downtown. The contest is sponsored by CPS Energy.

Over 30 businesses participated in the inaugural lighting contest. Holiday lighting displays will be up through January 10, 2012. For a complete list of all lighting displays, visit www.lightupdowntownsa.com.

San Antonio agencies awarded $6.6 million to fight homelessness

Dec 21, 2011

San Antonio and Bexar County will receive $6.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the administration’s Continuum of Care programs.

A turning point for San Antonio film?

Dec 21, 2011

If you were at Sunset Station’s Depot two weeks ago for the Film Commission’s holiday party, where the 48 Hour winners were announced, you likely felt the excitement.

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