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Welcoming the ninth-tallest SATX tower

Ninth-tallest downtown tower approved by HDRC
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The SATX skyline is going through some big changes. | Renderings via Historic and Design Review Commission
A proposed downtown 28-story, mixed-use tower is one step closer to actualization.

Another skyline-altering tower has been greenlit by the Historic and Design Review Commission. The 351-ft-tall development is part of the $340 million overhaul of Hemisfair, and will become the ninth-tallest skyscraper in downtown San Antonio.

Austin-based developer and investor Post Lake Capital Partners is spearheading the project along with Chicago-based FitzGerald, the project’s architect.

Residential

According to the plans submitted to the City of San Antonio, the tower appears to have anywhere from 320-360 living units — about the same number as Weston Urban’s 32-story apartment tower, 300 Main, currently under construction.

Other proposed amenities include spaces for a gaming room, fitness center, a rooftop clubhouse, and pool on the top floor of the parking garage building.

Additionally, the development will also feature a seven-level parking garage with spaces dedicated exclusively to residents.

Commercial

According to the plans, there will be six retail spaces — the largest being on the street level of the tower, featuring 18,850 sqft of space.

The entire build will bring a total of ~56,000 sqft of retail space across three floors, making it one of the largest retail concentrations downtown outside the Shops at Rivercenter.

Building a brand new downtown

This news comes only a few months after the unveiled designs for the neighboring hotel tower and Civic Park project.

The Hemisfair hotel will not only provide 17 stories of lodging but also host a space for a park-facing restaurant + five retail spaces on the ground floor at 222 S. Alamo St.

The hotel is expected to wrap up by 2025 according to Michael Monceaux of Overland Partners, the development’s project architect.
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Today
  • Outdoor Movie Series: Edward Scissorhands | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Mission Marquee Plaza, 3100 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio | Free | Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks, and picnics for an outdoor screening.
  • Pumpkin Decorating for Seniors | Thu., Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Thousand Oaks Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio | Free | Older adults are welcome to take part in a pumpkin decorating session — all supplies are provided.
Friday
  • Market Square Dia de los Muertos | Fri., Oct. 21 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Market Square, 514 W Commerce St, San Antonio | Free | Take a self-guided altar tour and grab all the essentials you need to set up your own at home.
Saturday
  • Briscoe’s Birthday | Sat., Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio | $0.00 - $14.00 | Celebrate the Briscoe’s 9th birthday with a special day of bison fun with cupcakes, crafts, and more.
  • Fall Harvest Vendors Market at South Park Mall | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | South Park Mall, 2310 SW Military Dr, San Antonio | Free | Shop from local vendors, take part in giveaways, and celebrate the start of the holiday season.
  • Live Music at Q Bar | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Hyatt Regency San Antonio, 123 Losoya St, San Antonio | Free | Listen to local musician Joel Garcia while sipping on locally brewed beers and specialty cocktails on the River Walk.
Sunday
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Sun., Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star, 108 Blue Star, San Antonio | $15.00 | Take part in this interactive show — dress in character for a discount.

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Civic
  • The City of San Antonio will seek to repurpose two Hemisfair buildings: the distinctive round John H. Wood Jr. Federal Courthouse and the adjacent Adrian A. Spears Judicial Training Center. Ideas for the now-empty courthouse include a theater or music venue. 🏗️ (San Antonio Express-News)
Biz
  • Brian Moore, a Philadelphia resident with 20+ years of experience in the live entertainment industry, was named the new vice president of programming for the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. The national search attracted nearly 200 candidates. 💼 (San Antonio Business Journal)
Award
  • The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing received a five-year, nearly $3 million grant to further boost Hispanic, low-income student engagement and wellness. The grant will fund peer mentoring, supplemental instruction and tutoring, and address a need for more Hispanic student success data. 🔬
Family
  • The City of San Antonio’s Office of Innovation will host a SmartSA Sandbox event — a family-friendly pop-up — with hands-on opportunities to test smart city technologies at Pearsall Park. The event will take place on Sat., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 🤖
Watch
  • In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, the UTSA Libraries Special Collections is showcasing its LGBTQ+ collections. Featured in the selection are important materials representing local activists, artists, and organizations exemplifying LGBTQ+ histories and culture in San Antonio. 🌈
Try This
  • To celebrate the Spurs’ 50th anniversary, H-E-B released a new, limited edition Creamy Creations Courtside Chocolate Crunch ice cream. Think: A chocolate malt featuring chocolate crisps engulfed in a delicious dark chocolate swirl — yes, please. 🍨
Cause
  • In the spirit of the upcoming season of giving, Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is asking San Antonians to help them give the gift of coming home. Here’s how you can help: Volunteer or donate to the nonprofit, or apply for a home if you or a loved one needs access to affordable housing.*
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Learn
  • Did you know? Babbel offers multiple ways to learn a new language (think: lessons, podcasts, videos, and live online classes). SATXtoday readers can choose from 14 languages with lessons that focus on practical, everyday phrases — plus useful tips and cultural knowledge to better understand the words they’re learning. Me encanta. 🗺️ *
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Stay golden this Día de los Muertos

Prepare for Day of the Dead with the Texas Marigold Festival
Texas Marigold Festival
Find inspiration for your Día de los Muertos ofrenda at the Texas Marigold Festival | Photo by J K on Unsplash
With Día de los Muertos around the corner, San Antonio is about to be sprinkled with ofrendas — and marigolds. The traditional flower, used on altars honoring, are said to lead souls to their family homes with their bright colors and aromatic scent.

Marigold maniac? You’re in luck. There’s a local festival just up the road in Blanco entirely dedicated to this flor de muertos. Visitors can enjoy an entire week of events including silk dyeing with marigolds, the Marigold Market, a fire show, and a family-friendly showing of Coco. The Texas Marigold Festival will run from Fri., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct 30.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.

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