SAN ANTONIO | City and Metro News Thread

[mklunder13]

It would be nice to maybe start a thread about the mayoral race so we all have a place to share news about the upcoming election and info on the candidates running.

[jaga185]

H-E-B snags 24-acre lot near planned retail development on San Antonio’s South Side

The San Antonio-based supermarket chain does not have immediate plans for the lot, H-E-B spokeswoman Dya Campos said. Campos would not say how much the company paid for the property, which sits on the northwest corner of the intersection at Loop 410 and Roosevelt Avenue on the city’s South Side.

Dallas-based Stream Realty is marketing the intersection as a potential mixed-use development including retail and multifamily housing on behalf of limited partnership WE-Roosevelt, according to Stream Realty’s website. WE-Roosevelt sold the 24-acre lot to H-E-B.

This location is perfect to blow up, suburban wise. It's not that far from DT, only 7.5 miles straight up and down Roosevelt. Maybe they could make it a little dense... maybe... lol

[Restless 1]

From the Rivard Report:

https://therivardreport.com/san-anto...ate-investors/

A recent surge in tech-company interest in San Antonio, with smaller-tier companies looking beyond Austin in terms of price point and labor pool, is a sneak peek into that future, Peavy said. The quality of life San Antonio offers is attracting attention.

“We have a huge advantage in that story over the other cities,” he said. “That’s probably our way out of that circular lack of corporations and education thing. Somebody [could] pioneer here and break this circle – move here and take advantage of the quality of life, and the rest will work itself out. We’re probably seeing that more in the tech space now because they are forward-thinking people, so they are pioneering to do that. We’ll probably see it follow in the corporate space.”

[UrbanTrance]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like they are changing the zoning to allow for more strip centers in that area. I know it's the 'burbs, but that area had potential.

Casey Development, a local firm that owns the iHeartMedia headquarters, is under contract to buy 14 acres next to the booming intersection of Loop 1604 and Interstate 10, said Michael Baucum, an attorney for the property’s current owner.

The property, which has been owned by the Guindi family of Mexico City for decades, is next to the Landmark Centre master-planned community that is being developed at the southeast corner of the intersection. The area is home to the upscale Vista Corporate Center office building that USAA began leasing last fall, as well as several apartment complexes, retail chains and car dealerships. Another high-end office building is under construction, and Zachry Hospitality plans to build a hotel.

The Planning Commission today approved the owner’s request to change the property’s land-use designation from “mixed-use center” to “regional center,” allowing it to be developed for large-scale commercial uses such as big-box retail stores. The planning and zoning decisions are subject to City Council approval.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/real-est...#photo-8279008

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by Restless 1

From the Rivard Report:

https://therivardreport.com/san-anto...ate-investors/

A recent surge in tech-company interest in San Antonio, with smaller-tier companies looking beyond Austin in terms of price point and labor pool, is a sneak peek into that future, Peavy said. The quality of life San Antonio offers is attracting attention.

“We have a huge advantage in that story over the other cities,” he said. “That’s probably our way out of that circular lack of corporations and education thing. Somebody [could] pioneer here and break this circle – move here and take advantage of the quality of life, and the rest will work itself out. We’re probably seeing that more in the tech space now because they are forward-thinking people, so they are pioneering to do that. We’ll probably see it follow in the corporate space.”

Lets hope so, we need it...

[Big A]

Originally Posted by Keep-SA-Lame

I'm not exactly sad to see this fizzle.

I would love to see this happen. In my opinion, it's just what that area needs. I do like the new Landmark One office building but the Security Services new headquarters building is not impressive. I can't believe that they are allowing a used car lot to come next to I-FLY, what a waste of a prime corner.

[sirkingwilliam]

Originally Posted by Big A

I would love to see this happen. In my opinion, it's just what that area needs. I do like the new Landmark One office building but the Security Services new headquarters building is not impressive. I can't believe that they are allowing a used car lot to come next to I-FLY, what a waste of a prime corner.

Are you talking about Carvana?

[Big A]

Originally Posted by sirkingwilliam

Are you talking about Carvana?

No not Carvana, it's called Sonic Automotive, a no-haggle used car company that will be building 5 lots around town.

[sirkingwilliam]

Originally Posted by Big A

No not Carvana, it's called Sonic Automotive, a no-haggle used car company that will be building 5 lots around town.

Just looked it up, they seem to have high end brands. BMW, Jaguar, Lexus etc. I don't see any issue with its location if it's those brands. There's car dealerships all along 10 near 1604.

[Big A]

Originally Posted by sirkingwilliam

Just looked it up, they seem to have high end brands. BMW, Jaguar, Lexus etc. I don't see any issue with its location if it's those brands. There's car dealerships all along 10 near 1604.

I was referring to a prime corner, not along the expressways. There is a new BMW dealership under construction next to the Audi/Ferrari dealerships along I-10, which is just fine. It's just my personal opinion, but I would much rather see a 15 story office building than a used car lot there.

[Restless 1]

http://woai.iheart.com/articles/loca...-ten-15676367/

Bexar County's growth during the year consisted of about 14,000 more people being born than dying, about 13,000 people moving to the county from other states, and about 5300 people immigrating here from other countries.

[jaga185]

Streaming Service Hulu Expanding Into San Antonio with New Offices

The move could bring up to 500 new positions to the city starting this fall, including call center, tech support, management, and software engineering jobs.

“When I led a delegation to California a few weeks ago, this is exactly the outcome we were working toward,” Taylor said. “I understand there are still a few hurdles to cross, but I am excited that Hulu has selected San Antonio for its next major investment.”

I hope they choose a downtown office. We need it!

[AwesomeSAView]

Originally Posted by jaga185

Streaming Service Hulu Expanding Into San Antonio with New Offices



I hope they choose a downtown office. We need it!

AWESOME!!!

Now this IS great news, and this IS WORTH READING ABOUT!!!
It is not just "another opinion of this or that"!!

And yes jaga, I hope they select a downtown office.
I might even apply for a job there!!!

[babysal]

From the San Antonio Business Journal
Jun 20, 2017, 10:40am CDT

First quarter 2017 saw a record number amount of new office construction in the Alamo City, further proof that the city's economic outlook is strong.

Of the 1.2 million square feet of new office space under construction in San Antonio, 738,000 square feet was started during first quarter 2017 alone, according to the latest office market report from Transwestern.

Major projects include the Frost Tower, which is due in first quarter 2019; Port San Antonio’s Project Tech; and Farinon Business Park’s buildings 2 and 3. Another 2.8 million square feet of office space has been proposed, with over 1 million square feet in the Central Business District, Midtown and North Central submarkets slated to break ground this year.

As quickly as new office space is going up, it is getting filled just as fast.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanantoni...-all-time.html

[Fireoutofclay]

GrayStreet plans to redevelop 23 acres of neglected land across from the Pearl
By Richard Webner
San Antonio Express-News
June 20, 2017 Updated: June 20, 2017 6:49pm
http://www.expressnews.com/real-esta...photo-13124558

Up-and-coming urban builder GrayStreet Partners is undertaking its biggest project yet, redeveloping 23 acres of neglected land across Broadway from the Pearl that would rival the old brewery’s makeover in size.

GrayStreet, which has renovated much of Houston Street downtown into trendy new restaurants and creative office space, wants to do something similar in Government Hill — a 130-year-old neighborhood with a mix of well-kept homes, neglected Victorian mansions, industrial buildings and overgrown lots.

The deal is far from done and will take about a decade to complete. But if GrayStreet gets all the necessary approvals and financing, it plans to turn the property into a mix of apartments, offices, retail shops and parks, managing partner Kevin Covey said.

[ILUVSAT]

Yep...Our San Antonio missions will be moving up to Triple-A baseball and play in the Pacific Coast League in 2019!

San Antonio Missions Advance to Triple-A

I have heard that they will be affiliated with the Texas Rangers. The Round Rock Express will end their affiliation with the Rangers in 2018 and move back to being affiliated with the Houston Astros in 2019.

[Restless 1]

San Antonio deserves an MLB franchise and nothing less. End of discussion.

Even Centro San Antonio's internal polling show most of our residents are tired of the "better than nothing" attitude moves like this reinforce.

There’s one important lesson we did learn in our local research. San Antonians are not okay with being okay. They want a great city and a great downtown. We are committed to doing everything we possibly can to make it happen and strengthen the brand of San Antonio.

https://therivardreport.com/defines-...o-perspective/

I'm tired of cheering this city being average.

Commenters are now free to lambaste away.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by Restless 1

San Antonio deserves an MLB franchise and nothing less. End of discussion.

Even Centro San Antonio's internal polling show most of our residents are tired of the "better than nothing" attitude moves like this reinforce.

There’s one important lesson we did learn in our local research. San Antonians are not okay with being okay. They want a great city and a great downtown. We are committed to doing everything we possibly can to make it happen and strengthen the brand of San Antonio.

https://therivardreport.com/defines-...o-perspective/

I'm tired of cheering this city being average.

Commenters are now free to lambaste away.

I can't disagree with your overall sentiment, but moving up to AAA is a step towards MLB.

[Restless 1]

Originally Posted by The ATX

I can't disagree with your overall sentiment, but moving up to AAA is a step towards MLB.

We have the same chance at MLB whether we have Double A, Triple A or nothing at all.

Even players generally move from Double A to MLB, skipping Triple A altogether.

I, however, do not wish to argue these points again. Good luck to the Missions, and to San Antonio.

[Restless 1]

http://www.mysanantonio.com/business...b-11254403.php

San Antonio ranked sixth on this list.

From the article:

“San Antonio’s economy has become more diverse and strengthened through increased human capital investment in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields,” Ramiro Cavazos, CEO and president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said in an email. “Our wages have become higher because we have an excellent workforce that is in high demand and our proximity to Mexico gives us a valued bilingual workforce in which to conduct business in the 21st century.”