SAN ANTONIO | Urban Core Development Thread - Page 206

JACKinBeantown · #**4101** Posted **Jun 15, 2015, 5:10 PM**

Hey, look... another wall.

(Nice photo, Raul.)

STLtoSA · #**4102** Posted **Jun 15, 2015, 8:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

That would be the most expensive minor league stadium ever built...

Most (new) minor league stadiums cost between $25 million and $75 million to develop.

I overestimated a little ($150 million to $200 million), but I based that on two other Prominant downtown ballparks in Buffalo, NY and in Memphis, TN, which cost $112 million and $110 million respectively (including inflation). That was a mistake on my part.

After looking at all of the downtown BP's built since 2000, I would estimate the cost somewhere in-between $75 million and $125 million.

Remember, we are talking about a Ballpark that will have to steal/draw in a Triple-A club.

Runner · #**4103** Posted **Jun 15, 2015, 8:21 PM**

Would have been nice if that wall had some windows on it. Just my two cents worth.

trillhippy_210 · #**4104** Posted **Jun 15, 2015, 8:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Runner

Would have been nice if that wall had some windows on it. Just my two cents worth.

I forget where I read it but if I remember correctly they said there would be an art piece that would wrap around the side of the convention center.

sirkingwilliam · #**4105** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 7:56 AM**

Rendering from that angle.

jaga185 · #**4106** Posted **Jun 16, 2015, 2:10 PM**

With the trees and the Convention Center name, it won't be such at eyesore. But there could have easily been some shops or restaurants there.

Paul in S.A TX · #**4107** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 2:55 AM**

Paul in S.A TX · #**4108** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 3:01 AM**

Where is the lobby, etc? I guess people are beamed up into the hotel. Hah

ryan5021 · #**4109** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 3:51 AM**

Is this an actual proposal

SAguy · #**4110** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 3:53 AM**

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Originally Posted by ryan5021

Is this an actual proposal

I think Paul is teasing us...

sirkingwilliam · #**4111** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 12:18 PM**

ALAMODOME RENOVATION RENDERINGS

The HDRC approved designs planned for the Alamodome renovation set to begin construction this year.

UrbanTrance · #**4112** Posted **Jul 5, 2015, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Paul in S.A TX

Where's this from, Paul?

EDIT: I found this, but it doesn't have a W on it.

http://gvi.la/project-0008.html

Spoiler · #**4113** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 2:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Alice93

EDIT: I found this, but it doesn't have a W on it.

http://gvi.la/project-0008.html

"Located in one of the most representative areas of San Antonio, Texas, this project includes the renovation of this area in order to give life again to this place. A five star hotel and a shopping area will contemplated."

Maybe it's just a bad translation, but I think an international architectural design firm should be able to write better sentences than this.

sirkingwilliam · #**4114** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 6:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spoiler

"Located in one of the most representative areas of San Antonio, Texas, this project includes the renovation of this area in order to give life again to this place. A five star hotel and a shopping area will contemplated."

Maybe it's just a bad translation, but I think an international architectural design firm should be able to write better sentences than this.

That's exactly the reason. They are a legit firm who have done tremendous projects. No need for that type of snarky comment.

Spoiler · #**4115** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by sirkingwilliam

That's exactly the reason. They are a legit firm who have done tremendous projects. No need for that type of snarky comment.

But their entire website is in English. Sorry, but effective communication is important, and it bothers me when I read sentences that hurt my brain.

Restless 1 · #**4116** Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 11:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Paul in S.A TX

Ain't gonna happen, at least not according to Andres Andujar:

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtow...-at-hemisfair/

The rendering has “zero chance” of being built, said Andres Andujar, CEO of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corp., a nonprofit that is rebuilding the park.

“That’s complete speculation on their part,” Andujar said.

No way anything that cool and modern would happen here.

WorldTexas · #**4117** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 3:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by Restless 1

No way anything that cool and modern would happen here.

I'm hopeful we'll get some very attractive buildings, glass or otherwise.

It's also cool that they threw the design out there as a rough concept. Even if it doesn't happen, it has apparently gotten peoples' attention and gotten them thinking about bold designs for downtown.

GoldenBoot · #**4118** Posted **Jul 7, 2015, 5:01 PM**

WOW...no talk of The Alamo and the rest of the San Antonio missions becoming official UNESCO World Heritage Sites this week?

The Model · #**4119** Posted **Jul 8, 2015, 8:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by Restless 1

Ain't gonna happen, at least not according to Andres Andujar:

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/downtow...-at-hemisfair/

The rendering has “zero chance” of being built, said Andres Andujar, CEO of the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corp., a nonprofit that is rebuilding the park.

“That’s complete speculation on their part,” Andujar said.

No way anything that cool and modern would happen here.

Not going to happen???? I knew this would be to good to be true! Probably it cast a shadow on the riverwalk.
On another note, not a fan of the Alamodome renderings, it's first renderings that came out a few months ago are way better. The new additions don't even look like they belong with the existing structure.

sakyle04 · #**4120** Posted **Jul 9, 2015, 2:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by The Model

Not going to happen???? I knew this would be to good to be true! Probably it cast a shadow on the riverwalk.
On another note, not a fan of the Alamodome renderings, it's first renderings that came out a few months ago are way better. The new additions don't even look like they belong with the existing structure.

Look on the bright side with the Alamodome renderings.

At least the awkward grey/red additions will get rid of all of those pesky green trees on the West side of the building. -___-