SAN ANTONIO | Urban Core Development Thread - Page 203

Keep-SA-Lame · #**4041** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 3:19 PM**

So they're finally going to do something with Maverick Park? Does anyone know if that's a seriously proposal? The source in document says AREA Real Estate, is this just something that company would like to see happen but probably won't actually happen? That park has been bleak as long as I can remember and it would be great to see something done with it.

Side note: Anyone else remember the steam train that used to be parked there? I was devastated as a kid when they moved it to Sunset Station....

STLtoSA · #**4042** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 5:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keep-SA-Lame

So they're finally going to do something with Maverick Park? Does anyone know if that's a seriously proposal? The source in document says AREA Real Estate, is this just something that company would like to see happen but probably won't actually happen? That park has been bleak as long as I can remember and it would be great to see something done with it.

Side note: Anyone else remember the steam train that used to be parked there? I was devastated as a kid when they moved it to Sunset Station....

Whether or not it is a legitimate proposal really doesn't mean much, It is inevitable that something will happen with Maverick Park. With The Rivera and other Developments in the area, the park will be getting a lot more use in the near future. A dog park makes as much sense as anything.

sirkingwilliam · #**4043** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 7:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keep-SA-Lame

So they're finally going to do something with Maverick Park? Does anyone know if that's a seriously proposal? The source in document says AREA Real Estate, is this just something that company would like to see happen but probably won't actually happen? That park has been bleak as long as I can remember and it would be great to see something done with it.

Side note: Anyone else remember the steam train that used to be parked there? I was devastated as a kid when they moved it to Sunset Station....

AREA Real Estate is an actual development company.

Keep-SA-Lame · #**4044** Posted **Mar 24, 2015, 7:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by sirkingwilliam

AREA Real Estate is an actual development company.

Yes, but it's a public park. Are they proposing to fund this, or did they commission the design to solicit money for the project from the city?

Keep-SA-Lame · #**4045** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 5:25 PM**

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtow...gs/#32091101=0

Not a bad looking building at all. But another freaking hotel? Ugh.

WorldTexas · #**4046** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 6:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keep-SA-Lame

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtow...gs/#32091101=0

Not a bad looking building at all. But another freaking hotel? Ugh.

I read through the HDRC packet. Page 4 says,

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Woodbine Development Corporation proposes to redevelop the Book
Building, Solo Serve building, and Clegg buildings into an integrated mixeduse
project. The first phase of the project will include a 250-key upscale hotel,
10,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space along Houston Street and
the San Antonio River, meeting space, a museum or art exhibition space, and
parking. The second phase of the project will include office, residential and
parking uses.

In the renderings there is empty space south of the hotel, which I guess is where the office/residential would go.

TexHorn · #**4047** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 7:19 PM**

Terrmark is applying with HDRC to do a 23 single family home project in Dignowity.

https://sanantonio.legistar.com/Legi...2-D4D6954C885B

21bl0wed · #**4048** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 7:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keep-SA-Lame

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtow...gs/#32091101=0

Not a bad looking building at all. But another freaking hotel? Ugh.

A mini grand hyatt. Another wall.

STLtoSA · #**4049** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 7:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by WorldTexas

I read through the HDRC packet. Page 4 says,

In the renderings there is empty space south of the hotel, which I guess is where the office/residential would go.

That is what it looks like comparing the renderings to the property owned. Here is something I threw together to illustrate the area for Phase 1 and 2:

The greyed out building behind the hotel would represent phase 2...I would assume:

trillhippy_210 · #**4050** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 9:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by WorldTexas

I read through the HDRC packet. Page 4 says,

In the renderings there is empty space south of the hotel, which I guess is where the office/residential would go.

Is the HDRC packet online?

jaga185 · #**4051** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 10:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by trillhippy_210

Is the HDRC packet online?

https://sanantonio.legistar.com/View...D-5D2D9A2945D2

It's here, it's done a little different now. You have to follow a bunch of links and such.

sirkingwilliam · #**4052** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 10:41 PM**

305-UNIT, 6-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING PLANNED FOR RIVER NORTH

WITH GROUND LEVEL RETAIL

LOCATION

sirkingwilliam · #**4053** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:06 PM**

21-STORY AC HOTEL PLANNED FOR DOWNTOWN
SECOND PHASE INCLUDES HIGHRISE RESIDENTIAL

LOCATION

sirkingwilliam · #**4054** Posted **Apr 13, 2015, 11:43 PM**

CPS ENERGY LOOKING FOR SITE FOR NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

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CPS Energy is looking for a new home and they're looking for it fast.

The growing municipally-owned utility company has been working with commercial real estate consultant DTZ to evaluate key assets in its real estate and facility portfolio.

CPS Energy is comparing its needs, versus the space it has at their current corporate headquarters at 145 Navarro Street in downtown San Antonio.

It's not clear what will happen to their existing building or downtown property, but CPS Energy is looking to close on land for their new headquarters by the 2nd or 3rd Quarter of 2015.

DTZ is inviting property owners and investor-developers to submit real estate locations, which will serve to qualify sites to construct the proposed development.

CPS Energy is looking for the following:

An office building totaling approximately 200,000 – 300,000 square feet
Associated parking to accommodate 1,200 to 1,300 vehicles
Proximity to public transportation (planned and existing) is considered favorable
Land sites must allow for suitable due diligence period, and an anticipated closing of Q2/Q3 2015
Anticipated land sites for the office building must be at least 3.0 acres and fee-simple ownership is preferred

Anticipated land sites for the parking structure must be at least 2.0 acres and can be contiguous with the land for the office building (preferred) or separated from the office site by one public thoroughfare. Diagonal separation across two intersecting streets is discouraged.

All submissions are due by 5:00 PM CST on Monday, April 27, 2015.

Restless 1 · #**4055** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 2:03 AM**

Considering Weston Centre is almost 500,000 square feet, we could be looking at about 20 to 30 stories, depending on design and SF per floor. I think Weston is about 15-16 thousand SF per floor, give or take.

Exciting to see this moving, and with a desired closing of second or third quarter this year, this could get moving pretty quickly.

JACKinBeantown · #**4056** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 2:21 AM**

3 acres is 43,000 square feet. So knowing San Antonio, this could end up being 5 stories.

WorldTexas · #**4057** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 2:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by JACKinBeantown

3 acres is 43,000 square feet. So knowing San Antonio, this could end up being 5 stories.

Haha. Fair enough.

My read is 1 acre for the building, and 2 acres for the parking structure. That's a lot of parking they want.

Do any of the six sites that hit the market in north downtown last week meet the criteria?

KevinFromTexas · #**4058** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 7:50 AM**

That AC Hotel looks nice. I hope the renderings are true to the finished product, because it looks like it'll blend well with what's there now. I'll look forward to see that one.

Restless 1 · #**4059** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 11:51 AM**

They have a lot of employees spread out all over the place. Plus, contract workers, customers, etc...

It would be nice to have them centralized, with customer support at hubs around the city for those who may not be able to travel much.

babysal · #**4060** Posted **Apr 14, 2015, 8:18 PM**

The RFP for the CPS Energy Downtown HQ's Building has been released.

The Proposed Development is anticipated to include the following attributes:

• An office building totaling approximately 200,000 – 300,000 square feet

• Associated parking to accommodate 1200 to 1300 vehicles

• Proximity to public transportation (planned and existing) is considered favorable

• Land sites must allow for suitable due diligence period, and an anticipated closing of Q2/Q3 2015

• Anticipated land sites for the office building must be at least 3.0 acres and fee-simple ownership is preferred

• Anticipated land sites for the parking structure must be at least 2.0 acres and can be contiguous with the land for the office building (preferred) or separated from the office site by one public thoroughfare. Diagonal separation across two intersecting streets is discouraged.

All submissions are due by 5:00 PM CT on Monday, April 27, 2015.