The lot that they're going to build the Embassy Suites on is blocked off because they're doing some archaeological excavations before it gets completely dug up. Supposedly there are some buried trenches from the war of independence there. I'll miss my view westward once that building's there, but I shouldn't be selfish. It'll be much better than a parking lot.
The other lot that you probably saw was at the corner of Houston and Navarro. That's where the old Walgreens and long-vacant Stuarts buildings were. What's going there is not spectacular at all- a Wallgreens on the ground floor, and Nix offices on the second floor. That's it.
Walking to work, I saw activity in the old Tawil's store at 402 E. Houston. I got excited thinking it might be pre-demolition work to make way for the building that's supposed to start construction there later this year, but I think now that it's just the construction office for the Neisner renovation across the street.
Anyone have an update on the Piazza San Lorenzo? The Solo Serve building is as ugly as ever.
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Originally Posted by Aiphanes
I just went downtown to do some business. I was driving down Houston Street...and saw a new lot that seemed like they are going to build a new building. I also saw 2 other lots or half blocks that they were clearing. It looks like some new buildings are being prepped in Downtown San Antonio. Maybe we will get more Highrises. Anybody got any inside information?
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