Hemisfair’s Civic Park construction now scheduled to begin this fall click to enlarge Ben Olivo / SA Heron The site of the future Civic Park at Hemisfair. In 2017, the City of San Antonio chose Zachry Corp. out of 11 bidders to construct buildings on the northwest corner of Hemisfair, around a new public park named Civic Park. When Zachry unveiled its design a year later, for a hotel, an office tower and a food market, it said it hoped to finish construction in early 2021 or, right around now. Yet the site, a grassy lot next to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, surrounded by chain-link fences, has remained undeveloped for the last four years.
Joe Bennett: Warm evening reflections beside Turanganui River promenade
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A young couple doing what young couples do, taking selfies together; one of the many activities taking place in and around a Gisborne motor lodge one recent warm, summer evening. Photo / Getty Images
A young couple doing what young couples do, taking selfies together; one of the many activities taking place in and around a Gisborne motor lodge one recent warm, summer evening. Photo / Getty Images
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The shortest river in the southern hemisphere, at a length of just 1200 metres, is the Turanganui, and from the balcony of the Senator Motor Lodge in Gisborne I can see about a quarter
With San Pedro Creek s restoration underway, San Antonio developers are snapping up property around it
Jan. 14, 2021
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Work is underway on San Pedro Creek’s rehabilitation.William Luther /William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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Work continues on San Pedro Creek Culture Park. The first segment of the park was completed in 2018. The next is expected to open in 2022.William Luther, Staff / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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Neon signs are seen Jan. 12, 2021 on buildings on the 300 block of Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio.William Luther /William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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San Pedro Creek Culture Park is seen to be a vibrant amenity.William Luther / William LutherShow MoreShow Less
CHICAGO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) Corn and soybean in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures soared to seven-year highs while wheat remained steady to sli
Hemisfair to build exquisite garden following $1 million donation
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On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.Hemisfair
San Antonio residents will soon have a new spot to appreciate nature after a record-setting donation by the family of a late philanthropist.
On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.