I caught the last part on the news but I did hear a portion of Commerce street is closed for about a week downtown around the Canopy area. Maybe this is to move in some equipment to start the demo work for the Floodgate?

Removal of the Canopy crane I believe

From: SA Express News- 11/27/19

Floodgate apartments

Construction on an apartment tower on East Commerce next to Esquire Tavern is is expected to start by the end of 2019, according to city documents.

The project, spearheaded by local developer Keller Henderson, will include 63 rental units and roughly 10,000 square feet of commercial retail space, per an amended agreement under San Antonio’s Center City Housing Incentive Policy.

The developer plans to put $43 million into the project, with construction wrapping up by Nov. 30, 2021, and will receive $3.9 million worth of incentives.

The city initially OK’d incentives for the tower in 2017, with the developer planning to build 53 units and 15,000 square feet of commercial retail space, invest $40 million and finish construction by the end of October 2020.

The Floodgate Tower was first proposed in 2016 as a 10-story building and was later amended to reach 17 stories. Messages left for Henderson weren’t returned.

Just saw that this permit was pulled in Mid-November. This is the address for the Floodgate. A little disappointed to see that it is only listed at 15 stories, but still excited that this one starting.

"AI2441671 143 E COMMERCE ST New construction of a 15 story mixed use tow MARI KAYATURK - PHONE 207-0282$29,000,000.00 (210)207-1111 x"

http://www.sanantonio.gov/DevServ/Cr...2019-11-16.pdf

It is on page 2 of the PDF linked above.

The week before (11/09/19) there was a permit for "Site work, foundation and associated utilities" at this same location. Looks like this project is starting to take off.

This will probably be a nice building, but the original was so cool.

It was nice, but to small

Neither one is or was going to make a dent on the skyline anyway. The one they build will be nice. I just think this one would have been great. Oh well, be happy with what you get.

212 will make a dent. & I think there is a residential demand for a bigger building than the origional. I really like the new building, would love it if it were all glass! But there sure is something really cool about the original one for sure. Maybe the design can be used somewhere, someday.

I am happy for density. It's not in an area to be tall because of its location on the river. If it was on the north bank in that spot it could have been taller. But because it's south it would cast too big a shadow.

Density for the win! Let's get this bad boy up!

There you go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I absolutely agree with ya!!!!:cheers::yes::tup:

Well designed building, definitely deserving of praise. I would hate to see the river crowded out by tall buildings. I think this appropriate scale for its location and elegant. Way to go SA!

I'm assuming the permit is for the dynamic, octagonal...ish design vs. the Overland Partners version shown above. (Note: I did like the Overland version as well)

Yes, unless something drastic has happened.

Demo!

https://i.postimg.cc/NjDNq9tf/9-A303...-E51-A0246.jpg

Quite excited for this one. Also, the way the pano shrinks that truck... :haha:

Yes!!!! Been waiting for this. Caint wait to follow the progression

Finally! :)

Yay!

https://media1.tenor.com/images/b5b5...itemid=4786736
https://media1.tenor.com/images/b5b5...itemid=4786736

YES!!!
I want to live in the Floodgate!!!!!!!!!!!:cheers::yes::tup:

Once again this octagonal design is just absolutely STUNNING!!!!:cheers::yes::tup:

Nice. And I didn't even notice that was a full sized truck and assumed it was one of those police carts you see in some downtowns. Ha

Demolition isn't pretty. (Except when there are big explosions!)

any new updates on this one, TXDev?

In the Hilton Canopy webcam you can see the very corner of this site. There's still plenty that needs to be excavated. I'd say they still easily have a few weeks of clearing out the rubble before they can even begin to start actual initial foundation work.

https://app.oxblue.com/open/sundt/hiltoncanopy

https://i.postimg.cc/HnwrmfvJ/B36381...-D14-F1-ED.jpg



https://i.postimg.cc/mDQL17YJ/04211-...830-A46289.jpg

The glass on the Canopy is lookin sweet, & the modern octagonal Floodgate is surely going to be one of the coolest buildings anywhere, I'm really glad demo is underway. It's definalty an exciting time in The...one & only...SATX.... BAM!!!!

Yeah, it's going to be a minute before this rises up, but when it does, I'll be glad to see it.

I know I'm in the minority, as I like this better than the original design in terms of looks and height, but I know the interaction with the river suffered somewhat.

The very 1st design was REALLY cool. I think this project just evolved into something entirely different, so we are getting this gem now, but it would be awsome if someone decided to use the 1st design in a different project somewhere!

I'm not sure you're in the minority. I think it's an apples/oranges comparison (to use an old cliche). I personally really liked the old design, but it would never have worked with the height they added. This new design is fantastic, it's bold and modern and something downtown (and SA in general) sorely needed. Both designs are great for what they are trying to accomplish. If anything, we should be glad the developers didn't opt to go more conservative with the design once they increased the height. Just my two cents. :tup:

So they are for sure going with the octagon design? I'm all for more unique architecture in the downtown core.

Also, thank you for the pics Txdev. Will there be any space next to esquire or will the new building go right against it? The Esquire walls don't seem to be in the best shape.

I would hope for all parties involved that part of the deal is shoring up the Esquire walls. Tearing down the abutting building has to have an effect on them, so it would make sense that the Esquire's owners would have them agree to such a deal.

I liked the original design best too, and I think it would look just as good at this height. But I'm more than satisfied with the octagon.

There is supposed to be a cut-through next to Esquire that will let pedestrians walk from Commerce down to the river, so that Esquire wall will be left exposed (and hopefully cleaned up)

On the other side, the floodgate bldg will be built right up to the Chinese restaurant building.

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Enter the Floodgate: Luxury 17-story apartment tower underway downtown

https://saheron.com/wp-content/uploa...loodgate1.jpeg

https://www.bizjournals.com/sananton...apartment.html

Can't see past the paywall. Does anyone have an account?

Got it.

is this one still moving forward? construction ongoing?

Well, there is a pandemic happening.

Passed through the site this past weekend. It looks like they are digging the foundation. Crane coming soon for this one...:cheers::yes::tup:

Awesome! When you guys have time, can someone swing by the site to take pictures. Much appreciate.

This tower will also feature a AGV parking garage system which will be the first in Texas.

https://parkplusinc.com/projects/floodgate-tower-agv/

That looks soooooooooooooooooo awesome! Just like in the towers of Manhattan!!!
Would love to live there!!!!:cheers::yes::tup:

Anybody have an updated photo of this hole in the ground?

tried to get one for you but the street was closed to cars

Still a hole in the ground :)

https://i.postimg.cc/Y0QzhC4K/314536...7-F1-CF0-B.jpg

Okay but how did you get this photo??

All you have to do is look out the Canopy window and push the button on your phone 😉

But I’ll try to take some more for you guys.

Starting to drill foundation piers

https://i.postimg.cc/WzDcZptX/3-A563...A3-CF04482.jpg

Yes, was visiting downtown earlier today, and major equipment in "the hole"!!! Crane going up very soon!!!!!:cheers::yes::tup:

Thanks for the update TxDev. How is the Canopy coming along? Have some interior shots you can share with us? Also, how about the building on the other side of the Floodgate..what work are they doing to that one? What will it be?