Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Friday announced that he would appoint former District 5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales as chair of the city’s Housing Commission, despite protests from activists.
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San Antonio Housing Trust PFC approves Friedrich Lofts project despite gentrification concerns
The controversial Friedrich Lofts project on the East Side was approved Monday by the Housing Trust PFC board, which is composed of five City Council members, despite concerns of gentrification.
Castillo defeats Lopez for open District 5 council seat
In a hotly contests race for the District 5 City Council seat, Teri Castillo stood alone after the final results came in from Saturday night’s runoff election.
Partial demo of Whitt Printing building considered after city deems it unstable
A historic Whitt Printing building in west downtown could soon be cleared for partial demolition, even after the city’s historical commission voted last month not to let that happen.
Council passes $24M Lone Star incentive package, despite community concerns
On Thursday, City Council unanimously approved $24 million in incentives to help a partnership between GrayStreet Partners and Midway succeed where so many others have failed: to redevelop the blighted Lone Star Brewery complex.
Request to demolish historic building next to Golden Star Café denied
The city’s Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday voted down a request to demolish a historic building next to the Golden Star Café in west downtown to clear the way for potential development.