Downtown Alliance, ULI: Bring back the trolleys!
The Downtown Alliance and the Urban Land Institute will roll out this year’s Urban Renaissance series with a lunchtime talk about street trolleys on Feb. 23. San Antonio had one of the best street...
View ArticleVidorra condos open for living
What once was nothing more than an artist’s rendering is now complete (except some cleaning and landscaping). The Vidorra condos near Sunset Station are ready for residents. In fact, four owners have...
View ArticleWelcome to downtown, Vidorra
(Courtesy Photo) The Vidorra opens today. A few of the first residents have already moved in, but San Antonio’s latest condo project officially opens its doors today. The Vidorra, a luxury downtown...
View ArticleThese hoods are made for walking…
(Jerry Lara/Express-News) Downtown ranks as San Antonio’s most walkable neighborhood. How walkable is your neighborhood? No need to go crazy and get out of your car to find out for yourself. You can...
View ArticleTake a walk or stumble on the Urban Spaces Tour
The Downtown Alliance is selling tickets for its annual Urban Spaces Tour, a very cool cocktail-fueled walk (or stumble) through some of downtown’s best spots. The tour is Nov. 20. It ususally...
View ArticleDesigner showcase at Vidorra
(Courtesy photo) The ASID designer showcase opens at the Vidorra on Friday night. If you’re into envy-inducing home tours like I am, here’s an event you won’t want to miss. The Vidorra condos are the...
View ArticleTobin’s Municipal connection
(Courtesy photo) Robert Tobin, in 1965, on stage at Municipal Auditorium with members of the stagehands union. We’ve written a lot this week about theater buff, art collector and philanthropist Robert...
View ArticleLunch plans for Tuesday?
Downtown Alliance San Antonio and the city’s City Office of Cultural Affairs have a new Urban Renaissance Luncheon planned for Tuesday. Louise Stevens, a cultural research and planning specialist and...
View ArticleWalk and weave downtown on the Urban Spaces tour
If you like good drinks, good food and good buildings, the Downtown Alliance’s 7th Urban Spaces tour might be the event for you. This year’s tour is Nov. 19. It’s a guided walk/stumble that focuses on...
View ArticleCasa Blanca Lofts move-in ready
Most downtown living is geared for renters. But there are a few developers working on smaller condo-style developments for people looking to buy. One such project is the recently completed Casa Blanca...
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