The downtown special district is set to host a new Spurs arena, an entertainment venue, an expanded convention center, a convention hotel, and a reimagined and reworked Alamodome.

The Lavaca neighborhood has been identified and contacted as a direct stakeholder. A representative from the City Planner’s office briefed the concept at the Lavaca Neighborhood Association General Meeting on Jan 28, 2025. The presentation can be viewed here.

The LNA is working hard to ensure our area is appropriately supported, covering everything from ADA compliant sidewalks and crosswalks, trash management, parking solutions, and more. Please feel free to submit your comments/needs to president@lavaca.net.

Planned to open in 2027–2028, the VIA Rapid Green Line is designed to serve more riders more efficiently along one of the city’s busiest travel corridors. The Green Line will run north-south along San Pedro Avenue, from near the San Antonio International Airport, through downtown, to the historical missions area. The Green Line will run along S. St. Mary’s Street in Lavaca.

On S. St. Mary’s Street north of W. Carolina Street, there will be a dedicated bus lane, with the exception of the block in front of Bonham Academy, which will remain mixed use lanes. South of W. Carolina Street will remain mixed use lanes.

The new bus stations in Lavaca will be located at the corners of S. St. Mary’s and Pereida, and S. St. Mary’s and W. Carolina.

Construction will occur on a rolling schedule. We have been assured that during any pauses in construction phases in Lavaca, sidewalk and driveway accessibility will be maintained.

Sundt construction continues utility and reconstruction work (Bond Project 2017-2022) on South Alamo from Market Street to Cesar Chavez. All work is weather permitting. Business access, parking lot and pedestrian access provided.

Click the button for Maps, Project Status, Timeline

Oxbow Development plans to build a residential complex at 141 Lavaca St. (starting at the corner with S. Alamo and Cesar Chavez Streets) called Southtown Aldea. It is designed with three mid-rise structures of 250 residential units, a parking garage with 600 spaces, and 40,000 square feet of food, beverage and retail space on the main level, with a European-style plaza. The word ‘Aldea’ means ‘small settlement’, and represents the design of open pedestrian flow between buildings and gathering areas, continuous to the surrounding neighborhood.

Phases of construction are expected to begin in late 2025 with completion in 2028. Plans include opening Matagorda Street to Cesar Chavez and closing Matagorda Street at Lavaca Street, to allow Southtown Aldea visitors direct access to their property without access to the adjacent residential block.

Expected timing to start construction is Q1 2026.

Click on More Info for the spring 2025 Oxbow Development presentation to Lavaca.

This project will install approximately 2,820 feet of sewer main along S. Presa St., Vitra and S. St. Mary’s St. Construction is expected to begin in November 2025 and to be completed by December 2026. As this project is part of an overall package with multiple sites, construction start and duration in your immediate area will vary. While this construction is being carried out by an independent contractor, SAWS inspectors regularly visit the site to ensure progress and compliance with all regulations and codes.

The LNA is working to coordinate the smoothest possible detour during this time, access for residents and businesses along the closed street, safe bicycle routes, and deconfliction with other projects like the VIA Green Line. Please email president@lavaca.net if you need help connecting with the project manager for questions, issues, or requests during this time.

The property owner and City are currently working to determine a neighborhood-friendly use for this location, namely a small park or trailhead that may connect to the City master bike plan. (The owner has stated that the property is not under contract and will not be a gas station.) There are several steps needed before transferring the property to Parks. The LNA and D1 City Councilperson are tracking status.

Prior to this, there was a proposed gas station/convenience store. The proposal has since been withdrawn.

In 2003, Opportunity Home (formerly San Antonio Housing Authority - SAHA) received $18.7 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOPE VI Program to demolish all 660 public housing units at Victoria Courts and lead a major revitalization with a mix of public housing affordable and market rate units, rental and homeownership opportunities. Opportunity Homes partnered with master developer Catellus Development Corporation to complete the redevelopment, approved on Sept. 5, 2019.

Click “More Info” for the project plan and regular updates.

The Southtown Community Garden (SCG) is located in the traffic island at Sadie, Eager, and S. Presa Streets (1002 S. Presa).

Originally launched in 2007, the SCG was overseen by a resident in affiliation with the City of San Antonio. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City expired in spring 2022 and is now restricted to neighborhood association participation (no private signees). The LNA is unable to assume this responsibility due to legal and logistical constraints, but has advocated for the City to allow another suitable Lavaca neighborhood partner to run the garden or for the City to maintain this parcel as a clean, safe, and beautiful pocket park.

Click “Email LNA” to provide comment.

The LNA maintains and regularly updates lists prioritizing our traffic and infrastructure needs based on community input.

Click “See Lists” to view what is currently on file with our City Council District 1 office for:
* Crosswalk Installations
* Bike Lane Improvements
* Sidewalk Installations & Repairs
* Road Repairs
* Traffic Safety Measures
* Bus Stop Improvements

Email president@lavaca.net to add your input.