There needs to be a push and an understanding that there are still many advantages to building not just necessarily along the Riverwalk but anywhere in downtown itself. Growth needs to be pulled out and away from the Riverwalk in order for there to be reasons enough to build not just a couple of blocks away from the Riverwalk, but even up to 10 or 15 blocks in a radius from the Riverwalk. Some call this type of growth, "smart growth".
Aloft, is just one of those fine examples that allow for more growth further away from the Riverwalk. The more reasons that people have to build not just along The Riverwalk, but away from it, also should provide an impetus for more investment at any point within downtown. It's a like a monopoly game in a way, the more "hotels" or "larger businesses" that are built in any given area, for example, Broadway Street, the more other types of "houses" or "smaller businesses" are built around them. It is a proven science not just on the game board, but in real life.
By the way, I like the design of the proposed Aloft, however, I wish that the final design was already in the works.
I love the location close to the Alamo, close to Rivercenter Mall(being remodeled), close to many fine restaurants, close to 3 hospitals(Santa Rosa, Baptist Health, proposed new University Hospital), close to museums(San Antonio Museum of Art, Children's Musuem, Institute of Texan Cultures), close to a popular night life, and close to The Majestic Theatre among many other things.
Call H.E.B. for a downtown Central Market!!!