From groundwork to grand openings 🎉

15 developments and restaurants coming to San Antonio in 2023

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The SATX skyline is going through some big changes. | Renderings via Historic and Design Review Commission
2022 was quite the year for development news in the 210, and we loved covering every second of it. This year, however, we’ll finally get a chance to actually see their final product.

From renderings to reality, check out these 10 developments that will be completed in 2023.

Rosario’s, 722 S. St. Mary’s St.

Opening: Early 2023

Long-time Southtown staple Rosario’s announced its plan to move into a new location last year. The restaurant, which will feature a rooftop terrace and bar, is currently putting up the finishing touches before its grand opening announcement.

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This development will located across from the historic Pearl.

Rendering courtesy of Jefferson Bank

Jefferson Bank Headquarters, 1900 Broadway St.

Opening: Mid-January

Construction on the new 10-story headquarters is well under way for San Antonio-based Jefferson Bank. With just over 75 years under its belt, the bank has quickly solidified itself as one of the fastest-growing banking centers in the Broadway corridor.

The Rock (Phase I), I-10 and 1604 intersection

Opening: August

Planned for the first phase of the new Spurs training center is a performance center and community event plaza. A 22-acre park, along with other developments for the research hub, are soon to follow.

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A look at the new Civic Park development.

Rendering provided by Hemisfair

Civic Park (Phase I), Hemisfair

Opening: Fall

Civic Park will add to downtown’s outdoor public spaces in a major way. This is part of Hemisfair’s efforts to revitalize and transform the area into a vibrant, walkable urban green space.

The Josephine, 120 W. Josephine St.

Opening: September

This will be the last major addition to residential developments at Pearl in 2023. The Josephine apartments are expected to bring 261 mixed-rate units to the area.

The Floodgate, 143 E. Commerce St.

Opening: September

The 17-story apartment tower is anticipated to complete construction later this year and feature 63 luxury apartments + a restaurant at river level.
EVEN MORE DEVELOPMENTS

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Monday, Jan. 9
  • Blue Mondays w/ R & R Musicians Pro Jam Sessions | Monday, Jan. 9-Monday, July 24 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fitzgerald’s Bar, 437 McCarty Ste. 101, San Antonio | Free | All pro musicians invited to come out to enjoy the sweet sounds of the blues + participate in the jam.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
  • Fitness in the Park: Yoga | Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | San Antonio Public Library, 600 Soledad St., San Antonio | Free | Bring your own yoga mat and get moving in the heart of the city.
  • Culinaria Third Coast Cocktail Summit | Tuesday, Jan. 10-Saturday, Jan. 14 | Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, 105 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio | $75-$250 | Take part in tastings, happy hours, and dinners along with a cocktail party at The Witte Museum.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
  • Pretty Woman: The Musical | Wednesday, Jan. 11-Sunday, Jan. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre, 224 E. Houston St., San Antonio | $45-$150 | One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time springs to life with a powerhouse creative team.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Tech Port Center, 3331 General Hudnell Dr., San Antonio | Free | Geeks Who Drink brings the nation’s best pub quiz to Tech Port Center every Thursday, with seven rounds of audio, visual + live-hosted trivia (and yes, there are prizes — including concert tickets).*
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Foodie Cinema: The Silence of the Lambs (1991) | Friday, Jan. 13 | 7-9:15 p.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Pl., San Antonio | $45-$50 | Enjoy the soothing voice of Dr. Hannibal Lecter along with dishes and drinks inspired by the movie.
Saturday, Jan. 14
  • Techno Contra Dance | Saturday, Jan. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | SMASHDance, 6883 Bandera Rd., San Antonio | Free | Dance to techno and modern tunes, but the same 64-count dances that contra dancers are used to.

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  • This May, San Antonio will have the opportunity to elect 10 City Council members and a mayor. Applications for city offices can be submitted starting Wednesday, Jan. 18 through Friday, Feb. 17. Read up on other important election information online. 🗳️ (San Antonio Report)
Development
  • SATX developer GrayStreet Partners purchased a row of property downtown, including the space once occupied by Mexican Manhattan. The building’s current tenants involved in the purchase include Lucky’s Food Mart and a Western Brands apparel store. 🏢 (San Antonio Business Journal)
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Real Estate
  • The most expensive home in San Antonio placed on the market this week just debuted, and it’s a stunner. The $6.9 million mansion boasts 10,466 sqft of pure Mediterranean bliss. The home features six bedrooms, nine full bathrooms, and one half bath — see the photos. 🏡 (San Antonio Express-News)
Announced
  • The San Antonio Zoo welcomed a new addition to its family, a white-cheeked gibbon. According to zoo officials, white-cheeked gibbons are critically endangered due to habitat loss. The birth of this new member is a step forward in conserving the species. 🐒 (KSAT-12)
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  • Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: SATXtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. 🍽️ *
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🏗️ Projects breaking ground in 2023

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Who’s ready for high-rise living? | Rendering courtesy of Weston Urban | Page Architects
Can’t get enough development news? These projects will begin construction this year, but will not be completed until 2024 or later.

300 Main, 305 Soledad St.
Opening: 2024

At 400 feet tall, this new residential tower is planned to be one of San Antonio’s tallest buildings.

Hemisfair hotel, 222 S. Alamo St.
Opening: 2025

The 17-story, 200-room boutique hotel will overlook the ongoing Civic Park development and host a space for a park-facing restaurant.

Elmira apartments, 1126 E. Elmira St.
Opening: 2025

Site work on the corner of Elmira and Schiller streets began in June. Once complete, the development will feature 256 units as well as retail space on the ground floor.

Ninth-tallest downtown tower, Hemisfair
Opening: TBA

While there is no set date for groundbreaking, the proposed downtown 28-story, mixed-use tower is one step closer to actualization following the approval from the HDRC.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Iván.


Editor’s pick: Here’s a bonus (re)development project to look out for.

Last month, Weston Urban gained approval by the Bexar County to convert the iconic Tower Life building into a residential tower, bringing with it as many as 250 new units. The future of downtown living is, you can say, on the rise.


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