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.