Urban Momentum: Broadway East, BESA District
Would you like to see the San Antonio of the future? I can show it to you today. Meet Broadway East, a luxury-forward, pedestrian-friendly district rising just across from The Pearl. For years, the block directly east of The Pearl, bordered by Broadway and Pearl Parkway, has sat quiet. On one side is a nationally […]
The Marvel Garble: San Antonio’s Perfect Storm of Confusion
I have a standing rule: if I don’t have a lunch meeting, I go eat lunch with my parents. They live just outside of downtown, and it’s one of the favorite parts of my week. They’re retired now, but still two of the most curious people I know, always asking questions about what’s going on […]
Urban Momentum: Southtown Aldea
Would you like to see the San Antonio of the future? I can show it to you today. Meet Southtown Aldea, a bold new development reshaping the edge of downtown San Antonio. Just across the street from Hemisfair, at the intersection of Lavaca and César E. Chávez, Southtown Aldea is stepping into one of the […]
A Billion-Dollar Assist: Who’s Really Benefiting from the Spurs’ New Arena?
I have lived in San Antonio long enough to remember when the Spurs were still playing at Hemisfair Arena and David Robinson was a Navy Midshipman. I’ve watched this city rally behind its team through championships, rebuilding years, and everything in between. Like most locals, I love the Spurs. Indeed, for many years I held […]
Decentralize to Democratize: Fixing San Antonio by Building Neighborhood Trust
In our most recent election on May 3, 2025, only 9.26% of registered voters cast ballots. For a local election—arguably the level of government with the most direct impact on our daily lives—this is a pathetic turnout and, quite frankly, a sign of systemic failure. When fewer than one in ten voters participates in choosing […]