In 2015, GrayStreet Partners announced it had purchased several iconic buildings on East Houston Street, and spoke of the corridor’s rebirth. Nearly seven years later, the local developer has been selling off its assets as it shifts focus, and capital, to other projects.
Streets & Sidewalks
More shade to be thrown on downtown San Antonio streets via design competition
District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño has launched a design competition that will result in more shady areas downtown.
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.
Scooters banned from sidewalks beginning June 30
By June 30, riding scooters on sidewalks will be prohibited, a new regulations to dockless vehicles the City Council adopted in a 9-1 vote.
Mayor Nirenberg on e-scooters: ‘Pedestrian safety must be our top priority’
Mayor Ron Nirenberg believes e-scooter usage has “grown beyond expectations.”
Kiosks sprouting up on downtown sidewalks
Large kiosks are popping up on downtown sidewalks through a citywide program with Ohio-based IKE Smart City that launched two weeks ago.
Council nears approval of e-scooter regulations
As more and more e-scooters hit the streets of San Antonio, the City Council agreed to take its time evaluating their impact with a six-month pilot program.
Explaining the West Commerce Street construction
The traffic situation on West Commerce Street is not getting better anytime soon. Two major projects — San Pedro Creek Culture Park and bond upgrades — will have portions of the street closed the next two years. And construction of the Canopy Hilton Hotel at Commerce and St. Mary’s Street will also close lanes. The […]
Supporters of dockless vehicles pack public meeting
More dockless vehicle companies may be on their way, joining Lime and Bird in the downtown market. Ofo, Razor USA, Spin, Zagster and Skip have contacted the city about operating in the area, city officials said at a public meeting Tuesday night. These new companies bring the potential for dockless bikes, as well as electric […]