After catching criticism that its Fall Heritage Festival could turn into a “superspreader” event, the Conservation Society of San Antonio and city officials have pulled the plug on the gathering.
La Villita
Conservation Society’s NIOSA-style festival draws criticism from La Villita tenants, restaurant owners
The Conservation Society will host a NIOSA-style event called Fall Heritage Festival on Nov. 6, but it’s drawing criticism from La Villita tenants and restaurant owners.
Conservation Society blasts Maverick Plaza renovation plan fearing NIOSA impact
The renovation includes the building of three restaurants inside Maverick Plaza lead by chef Johnny Hernandez.
La Villita’s Maverick Plaza makeover gets fresh new look
Changes to Maverick Plaza are spearheaded by the addition of Mexican, Spanish and German restaurants, and a new fountain near South Alamo.
City proposes four-month rent abatement for La Villita, Market Square tenants
La Villita and Market Square tenants are likely to receive a four-month rent abatement because of closures related to Covid-19.
Tenants of La Villita, Market Square, which reopen next week, may still owe rent for shuttered months
As tenants of the historic La Villita and Market Square retail hubs prepare to reopen in early June, some are looking to the city for financial relief.
Day of the Dead is substantially larger this year. Does that make it better?
A new city-sponsored Day of the Dead series is poised to take over La Villita. Though not without controversy.
Feedback sought on $12 million Maverick Plaza makeover plan
The city is hosting a public meeting tomorrow night on a $12 million plan to transform Maverick Plaza at La Villita into San Antonio’s next culinary destination.
Plan to add restaurants to Maverick Plaza draws mixed reviews at NIOSA
The $12 million plan to revamp La Villita’s Maverick Plaza, one of downtown’s most popular event spaces, drew a mixed reaction from Fiesta regulars who attended Night in Old San Antonio on Wednesday night.
It’s the last NIOSA as we know it
Weeks after a Night in Old San Antonio concludes this year, La Villita’s Maverick Plaza will shut down so preliminary work can begin on its $12 million makeover.