Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition - May 2022

Attracting new residents

Phase2

Phase 1

Loosely slated to begin in summer 2023, Phase 1 involves streetscaping Pat Booker Road and redeveloping retail buildings and inll development to meet new standards.

This phase will enhance the gateway toward the north and activate the central commercial corridor, including mixed-use buildings and retail alongside apartments and other developments.

Phase4

Phase3

The Aviation District—and its housing options—is expected to attract a more diverse population, both nancially and in ages, according to Universal City leaders.

This phase includes an extended-stay hotel, a retail district to the west of Pat Booker, and gradual development of new housing typologies that will cater to dierent income groups, including townhomes/row homes, and medium- and low-density, single-family units.

The last phase of the project will include development of new housing stock to the east of the commercial corridor and any remaining developments.

Populationdemographics

2017 Under age 5:

2018 Under age 5:

7.2%

6.3%

Ages 5-17:

16%

17.3%

According to the 2020 census, 40.4% of the city’s total population falls within the age range of 15-44 years old. According to Cassata, to help draw in the younger age ranges and those at JBSARandolph, housing in the dis- trict will oer dierent options that help meet most income levels. “We are trying to accommodate those military folks, and with the revitalization of the area, we want to bring in younger folks and more mil- lennial or [Generation] Z folks to live in the area and have something to do.” Involving businesses According to Cassata, Universal City wants to be a good partner for existing local businesses, and the city want to work with them to create the Aviation District, which aims to attract even more retailers and restaurants as part of the redevelopment. While parts of the district ren- dering show green spaces or plazas, those areas are adjustable and not locked to specic blocks, according to developers. “This is also market-driven,” Cas- sata said. “We are not dictating any- thing or requiring folks to do anything.

As opportunities arise, we want to be part of that conversation and help make this plan come to fruition.” Before the Aviation District Master Plan was established, a revitalized Rapid Fired Pizza opened at the cor- ner of Pat Booker and FM 78 in 2019. In December 2021, Gather Brewing Company celebrated its grand open- ing after remodeling and updating the former brewery. Gather Brewing owners Rachel and Mike Voeller said they are glad to be part of the district and have hopes that it will grow into a location that residents and visitors enjoy. “We had a lot of work to do on the building, and we did it all before we really knew about the plan,” Rachel Voeller said. “We had some issues with the road work being delayed, but I am really excited to see how this area turns out and to have people gather- ing to enjoy the city.” The most recent development will put a mobile food truck park at 122 W. Lindbergh Blvd., which will provide a seating area for people to enjoy lunch or dinner from local food trucks. Ten- ants for the park have not yet been announced. “We think the park is going to do

61.5%

60.9%

Ages 18-64:

Age 65-plus:

15.3%

15.5%

2019 Under age 5:

2020 Under age 5:

5.4%

Ages 5-17:

17.4%

18.5%

62.3%

61.8%

Ages 18-64:

Age 65-plus:

13.3%

14.3%

Medianhousehold cost

2019: $203,000 2020: $215,000 2021: $245,000 2022: $272,000

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORSCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

really well, especially during the day,” Cassata said. “And on Fridays and Sat- urdays in the late afternoonwe expect it will have good synergy with Rapid Fired Pizza and Gather Brewing.” The food park is to be nished by June and advances the desire to have businesses and activities in a walk- able distance around the district, Turner said.

“We want to provide more oppor- tunities for people and create an area that our residents love,” Turner said. “While this won’t happen overnight, I think we are on track to bringing this plan to life.”

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NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION • MAY 2022