GrayStreet’s Broadway East urban community derailed. W Hotel on hold. The Light building rehab lags behind schedule. That’s just GrayStreet’s projects on Broadway. The Covid pandemic has stymied many of the local developer’s downtown projects.
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Velvet Taco will open its two San Antonio locations soon, including one at former Taco Land site
Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based chain poised to set up in shop in what little remains of hallowed punk-rock haven Taco Land, has announced opening dates for its two San Antonio locations.
Funeral home owner planning apartment-condo mid-rise in downtown San Antonio
Robert “Dick” Tips, owner of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries, is pursuing the development of a mid-rise apartment and condo building near the Broadway corridor.
Museum Reach Lofts, rare affordable housing near San Antonio’s Pearl district, welcomes first residents
The Museum Reach Lofts, a true affordable housing building in the downtown area, welcomed its first residents this week near the Pearl.
New French eatery Brasserie Mon Chou Chou to open Monday at the Pearl in San Antonio
New French comfort food spot Brasserie Mon Chou Chou will open for dinner service Monday at the Pearl, offering a casual atmosphere with wine, oysters, cheese plates and heartier entrees.
Pearl developer Silver Ventures plans to build 265 apartments across the river
The project would be the fourth major multifamily development by Silver Ventures, and would push the Pearl’s apartment total past 900 units.
New England firm buys $52.4M Hotel Contessa on River Walk
A New England investment firm has purchased the Hotel Contessa luxury River Walk hotel from former owners Silver Ventures and Hixon Properties.
The Pearl in San Antonio reimagines Día de los Muertos with online and on-site offerings
The Pearl is transforming its annual Día de los Muertos celebration into a virtual experience this year, though some in-person amenities will still be available.
Culinary Institute of America opening SAVOR, a new restaurant at Pearl
The Culinary Institute of America is reopening its 2,500-square-foot, Pearl restaurant in January 2019.
Downtown’s housing incentives are changing. Here’s why you should care.
If you think you don’t care about San Antonio’s Center City Housing Incentives Policy, also known as CCHIP, you’re probably fooling yourself.