On Saturday, October 26, San Antonio residents are invited to witness the grand opening of Lower Broadway, the culmination of significant infrastructure and community development efforts. Mayor Ron Nirenberg will kick off the festivities with an opening ceremony followed by a neighborhood block party that is free and open to all, details of which can be found on the City’s official website.
According to a statement obtained by the City of San Antonio, the event aims to celebrate the newly revitalized River North District and is brought to life through generous contributions from the city in conjunction with Hixon Properties Incorporated, AREA Real Estate, LLC, Pabst, Sundt, CPS Energy, AT&T, and Centro; Mayor Nirenberg expressed excitement stating, "Broadway is back, and it is better than ever," urging locals to bask in the improvements and enjoy the rebuilt Broadway Street which heralds a new chapter for urban living in the area.
The block party promises an assortment of activities from live music, a dedicated kids’ zone, offerings from local vendors, games, and various family-friendly entertainment designed to engage both old and young in the spirit of community. The free public event underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant community space where creativity meets culture, and with local businesses participating, there's an opportunity to support the economic ecosystem that forms the backbone of the River North District.
As the 375-acre River North District takes shape, embracing its envisioned role as a transit-oriented development, it emerges as a hub not only for local culture but also becomes an attractive destination for bicyclists, food enthusiasts, and those who favor dog-friendly outdoor spaces, the district's charm is further enhanced by ADA-compliant amenities, widened sidewalks, and new bike lanes on Avenue B and North Alamo Street that have seen a significant surge in use by cyclists since their introduction last year.
John Beauchamp, President of Hixon Properties, expressed his enthusiasm for the reopening and the potential it holds for the community, "This reopening is incredibly significant and we can't wait for everyone to experience the energy in this new district," and he highlights the tenacity of the businesses that have flourished despite tough conditions, encouraging residents to shop local and experience all of it in their new urban backyard, as announced by the City of San Antonio.
The schedule for the day’s events includes the opening ceremony presided over by Mayor Nirenberg at 1:30 p.m., and the River North Block Party will continue the celebration from 2 to 6 p.m. on Broadway Street in the River North District; the festivities welcome San Antonians to engage with a space that exemplifies the city's spirit of creativity, culture, and community and this sentiment has been reverberated across the planning and anticipation leading up to the celebration.
