07.17.2023

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🚧 What’s the word?

The scoop on a construction hot word

The SATX skyline is going through some big changes. | Renderings via Historic and Design Review Commission

You’ve probably read or heard the term “mixed-used” being thrown around when talking about new development, but do you know what this construction buzzword means?

We’re here to break down the nuances so you can be better informed whenever there’s fresh development news coming to the Alamo City.

🚧 What is a mixed-use project?

Mixed-use is characterized as a pedestrian-friendly development that blends two or more residential, commercial, cultural, institutional, and/or industrial uses, according to the city. Here are the upcoming projects that best show this example:

Hemisfair residential proposal in Civic Park | This blends a 10-story residential tower, with a three-story retail building.
The latest downtown hotel tower project | 320-360 living units will blend with six retail spaces.
The Mira at The Pearl | Integrating 325 rental units, a parking garage, and 14,000-sqft retail space on the ground.
The Soto + Make Ready Market project along Broadway | Former Cavender Cadillac dealership turned brewery with food hall featuring 10 vendors as well as mixed office space.

$10 million CPS Energy renovation project.
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Rendering by Gensler

🚧 How does mixed-use benefit the community?

We’re experiencing a multi-decade shift in urban development and as a result, our city is changing. Not as fast as Austin though.

What’s behind all this? Online shopping — that’s what Michael Klunder, a San Antonian and researcher at the Pratt Institute, points towards in his 2021 research. A shift away from brick and mortar shopping means large lots, buildings, and parking spaces in urban areas are left largely empty, and inactive.

But by reclaiming condemned and vacant patches of land, developers and city officials are able to create a 20-minute city, an urban concept in which residential, community space, and necessary establishments are within less than 20 minutes of each other.

Simply put: The goal of a mixed-use project is to have almost everything you’ll need, within walking distance.

Events

Monday, July 17

Dream Tomorrow Today | Monday, July 17-Tuesday, July 18 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | The DoSeum, 2800 Broadway St., San Antonio | $16 | Bring the family and slide into the future through STEM-related activities.
The Poetry of Food | Monday, July 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St., San Antonio | $75 | Learn how to capture the essence and meaning of food through poetry with local artist and storyteller Eddie Vega.

Tuesday, July 18

Still Brewing Art | Tuesday, July 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W. Jones Ave., San Antonio | $3-$20 | Dive into San Antonio’s brewing history with an exhibit featuring historic photographs, posters, and SAMA site plans.
The Saga | Tuesday, July 18 | 9 p.m. | Main Plaza, 115 N. Main Ave., San Antonio | Free | See this video art projection of the city’s history on the oldest cathedral in the US.

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Community

Your ultimate guide to San Antonio has arrived

Fall in love with the city even more with our Ultimate City Guide. | Graphic by 6AM City

We all know that San Antonio is a special place with a never-ending supply of things to do, see, and experience. That got us thinking — we already spend our days helping you get the most out of our city. So what if we curated a collection of guides that will be updated and available anytime to help you navigate all our great city has to offer?

That’s just what we’ve done. Say hello to SATXtoday’s City Guide, your ultimate digital destination for the best ways to get out there and learn about the city you love.

We’ve broken the guides into three categories:

LIVE — Schools, neighborhoods, and unwritten rules of the city
WORK — Top industries, startups, and great spots to work outside
PLAY — Parks, festivals, hikes, and date nights

That just scratches the surface. We’ve got guides to local Airbnb and Vrbo rentals, navigating the airport, volunteer opportunities around town, and even where you and your pooch can grab a drink together.

Ready to get to know your city even better? Check out the link below. And if there’s a guide you’d love to see, send us a suggestion because this list of guides will just keep growing.

Oh, and one more thing. For all you marketing folks out there, we have one exclusive sponsorship available. We will feature your brand next to everywhere the guides appear in the newsletter, website, and social media. It’s an opportunity that won’t last long, so drop us a line.

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News Notes

Feel Good

Haven for Hope received a donation of a brand new AC for its chapel from locally owned HVAC company, BLCCS. The organization’s former unit was operating at only 50%. The donation will allow families and children that are sleeping in the chapel to stay cool during the summer.

Ranked

This shelf is getting heavy with trophies. San Antonio ranks No. 10 on Travel + Leisure’s list of the “15 Favorite Cities in the United States of 2023.” Readers voted for Alamo City because of its historic architecture, art installations, and the innovation of its hotels + restaurants.

Travel

While we’re on the topic of Travel + Leisure. La Cantera Resort & Spa took second place on its “5 Favorite Resorts in Texas of 2023.” The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa also took fifth place on the list. Wanna enjoy these resorts this summer? We got you covered.

San Antonian

Local filmmaker and producer Marco Ortega won Best Documentary Short in the International category from IBDFF Canada for his film “Black is Beautiful.” The movie tells the story of Weathered Souls Brewing Co.'s owner Marcus B and his fight against injustice and push for equality.

Award

The San Antonio International Airport received a $2.2 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. The funds will be used to repair Terminal A’s roof using sustainable materials. Construction is set to start later this month with a completion in March 2024.

Festival

Ya like jazz? The Balcones Heights Jazz Festival is back on Friday, July 28, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the city. See headliners like Marion Meadows and the San Antonio Transit at the Wonderland of the Americas starting at 7:30 p.m. General admission is free.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Shop

On our wish list: the NETVUE Smart Bird Feeder. It identifies bird species + captures live, high-quality footage you can save or share from your phone.*

Announced

🥂 We can cheers to this

Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar announces new happy hour offerings

Have you tried Angelia’s ceviche? | Photo courtesy of Rosario’s

Rosario’s ComidaMex & Bar is spicing things up with new happy hour specials. The Mexican comfort spot has been serving up delicious dishes for 30+ years and with its recently opened rooftop terrace bar, what else is there to love?

Despite the rooftop lounge only being accessible for guests over the age of 25, this local eatery is offering a new happy hour menu for its first-floor guests — sorry terrace customers, this one isn’t for you.

Here’s what we know:

Runs Tuesday-Thursday from 3-6 p.m.
$2 off select cocktails like the La Paz and the house margarita
$2 off select appetizers like Angelia’s ceviche and the queso flameado.

You can find Rosario’s in Southtown at 722 S. Saint Mary’s St. Need more restaurant + bar news? Check out the newest additions right across the street.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicholas

From the editor

Are you a bookworm and fan of historical fiction? I’ve mentioned the author Sylvain Nuevel before but he has a new book series called “Take Them to the Stars.” Think sci-fi narrative + elements meets historical events like WWII and the Cold War.

The first book is titled, “A History of What Comes Next.”

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