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Sneak a peek of the new creek

San Pedro Creek Culture Park project wraps up first phase
San Pedro Creek
The project wrapped up its first phase after its debut four years ago. | Photo via San Pedro Creek Culture Park, Robin Jerstad
The San Pedro Creek Culture Park hit a major milestone today as the project celebrates the completion of its first phase — four years after its debut on May 5, 2018.

To commemorate this achievement, the San Antonio River Authority and Bexar County will host a weekend of celebrations, including a lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. today, Fri., Oct. 14.

⚒️ The 411 on the latest 210 project

The SPCCP is an ongoing linear park project that aims to restore the natural beauty of San Antonio’s downtown area and create an ideal green space for visitors.

The four-phase project is a joint effort between the San Antonio River Authority, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County. Once finalized, the park will span 2.2 miles and connect visitors to many spots throughout downtown, making it a walkable area for people to enjoy.

Construction of the second and third segments are underway, with more development announcements expected in the near future.

💸 Economic impact

Upon completion, the San Pedro Creek Culture Park is expected to generate $1.5 billion in economic impact. This will be done by creating:
  • 2,100 new housing units
  • 1,428 new downtown employees
  • 7,300 new downtown residents
  • 150 percent increase in new property value
  • $227 million in ad valorem tax revenues

✨ What’s new

The new segments span from W. Houston Street to E. César E. Chavez Boulevard. New art pieces will adorn the creek, including “STREAM"— a 250-ft-long waterfall.

There are many new + exciting features for visitors to enjoy, including an outdoor mural gallery highlighting the history of the creek, trails, and green spaces for lounging and picnics.

Visitors at this weekend’s celebrations can expect light shows, musical and dance performances, historical guided tours, local vendors + art discussions beginning today at 6 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 15 from 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.
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Today
  • Cinema on Will’s Plaza | Hocus Pocus | Fri., Oct. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio | Free | Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a screening on a 32-ft LED video wall.
  • Family Program: Storytime Flow | Fri., Oct. 14 | 10 a.m. | McNay Art Museum, 6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio | $10.00 - $15.00 | Get some fresh air and have fun with the little ones.
  • Fins & Flights | Fri., Oct. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | 849 E Commerce St Suite 600, San Antonio | $10.00 - $30.00 | Come face to fin after hours, take a walk through an underwater tunnel, and take part in interactive games along the way.
Saturday
  • Christian Nodal - Forajido Tour | Sat., Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | AT&T Center, 1 AT&T Center, San Antonio | $45.00 - $195.00 | Watch this charting, award-winning Mexican singer take the stage to perform his greatest hits.
  • Family Day | Sat., Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Chris Park at Ruby City, 111 Camp St, San Antonio | Free | Ruby City will celebrate its newly reinstalled collection galleries with live music, a storytime, and hands-on art activities.
  • Hispanic Trails Cultural Festival | Sat., Oct. 15 | 1-8 p.m. | Wonderland of the Americas, 4522 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio | Free | Celebrate traditional and contemporary cultures through live music from 14 Latin American countries.
  • Sober Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 15 | 5-8 p.m. | Los Patios, 2015 NE Loop 410, San Antonio | Free | This family-friendly event encourages people in recovery from drug and alcohol addictions to join in a community with others wishing to normalize sober fun.
Sunday
  • Laceupsneakershow | Sun., Oct. 16 | 12-6 p.m. | San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N Loop 1604, San Antonio | $15.00 - $25.00 | Check out 10,000+ pairs of the latest sneakers and streetwear under one roof.
  • Vegano Nights October | Sun., Oct. 16 | 7 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | Free | Shop vegan food, art, jewelry, and more along with tunes by Dj Provenance.
Monday
  • Yoga on the Creek | Mon., Oct. 17, Mon., Oct. 24, Mon., Oct. 31 | 6-7 p.m. | Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston Street, San Antonio | Free | It’s time to center your body and mind while you move, breathe, and connect.

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Weather
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Development
  • A new $25 million, three-story charter high school will be built on the School of Science & Technology Hill Country’s existing campus. According to the filing, SST Hill Country High School will begin construction in December. 🏫
Open
  • Restaurant Claudine is now open and serving up New American cuisine near Pearl. The eatery is owned by the team behind Little Em’s Oyster Bar and Up Scale. You can make a reservation online or visit at 517 E. Grayson St. 🍽️
Biz
  • The Spurs and AT&T Inc. reached an agreement to extend their current naming rights deal through the 2022-2023 season. Sources shared that a search for a new partner will continue. 🏀 (San Antonio Business Journal)
  • A new report by Lodging Econometrics shows a hotel boom on the horizon in the Alamo City. As of Q2 2022, there are 46 projects in the planning or development stages in the San Antonio area. 🏨 (CultureMap San Antonio)
Arts
  • The Little Carver Civic Center will host a free screening of San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson’s The Echo Project on Thurs., Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. The project features recordings of student poets reading their original works. 🎥
Show
  • PechaKucha San Antonio will wrap up its 2022 series with a Volume 41 event on Wed., Oct. 26 at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. Wondering what a PechaKucha is? Read all about it. 💬
Eat
  • Carriqui will host a specially curated dinner on Wed., Nov. 2 from 7-9 p.m. for Día de los Muertos. The event will include a four-course meal and a guided musical performance by Azul Barrientos. Tickets can be reserved online. 🏵️
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Travel
  • A crackling campfire, sunsets by the lake, morning coffee on the dock — these are what fall getaways are made of. This getaway for two on a private lake in Minnesota has all that, plus a sauna.*
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Kick start the week with 80+ events

San Antonio Startup Week announced schedule and speaker lineup
Group of people standing behind blue glowing table smiling and talking to each other with laptops in front of pink illuminated wall.
Startups and entrepreurs across the city coming together for SASW 2022. | Photo by San Antonio Startup Week
Plan ahead to make your way downtown for panels, workshops, and a celebration of the entrepreneurial life with San Antonio Startup Week. There are 80+ events to choose from taking place Monday, Oct. 14 through Friday, Oct. 18, and each discussion will be aligned with the week’s “Invest In...” themes. Things kick off with keynote speaker Arlan Hamilton — founder + managing partner of Backstage Capital.

Here are some other noteworthy events happening during the week:

Spicing Up the Industry | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 3 p.m. | Join a discussion with successful Latino restaurant owners as they share their journeys of turning challenges into success.

Geeks + Drinks Happy Hour | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 6 p.m. | Mix and mingle with people in the tech, startup, and entrepreneurial communities.

Invest in San Antonio | Friday, Oct. 18 | 9 a.m. | Chairman + CEO of HOLT CAT, Peter J. Holt, will close the week with insights into investing in San Antonio’s growth and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

See the full schedule and register for free today.
THE WRAP

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