Renderings of Project Marvel, the code name for the development of a new sports arena for the San Antonio Spurs. Courtesy City of San Antonio and Populous.
The City of San Antonio will be holding 10 two-day community planning workshops – one in each City Council district – designed to gather input from residents and provide a space to share information about the proposed Project Marvel Sports & Entertainment District. Residents can attend any or all sessions on the two-day schedule.
About the Two-Day Community Workshops
These two-day community workshops provide a consistent, transparent, community-driven design and development process to gather meaningful input from residents with the goal to establish a set of guiding principles that will help City Council assess proposed project elements and ensure that future decisions reflect community values. The community is welcome to participate at any time throughout the two days.
Each session will feature a variety of opportunities for round-table discussions and focus groups, creating a dynamic space for two-way dialogue and idea sharing with project coordinators - ensuring the community voices are heard and that residents have access to the facts about the project's scope, funding and potential impact.
- Day 1 will feature a community forum from 6-8 p.m., offering residents the opportunity to hear about the project's goals from planners and City officials. Representatives from Spurs Sports & Entertainment will also be there to answer questions and talk to residents. The majority of the evening is a hands-on mapping exercise for the community to share their specific ideas for the district.
- Day 2 will include an open house from noon to 7 p.m. with interactive stations, including an exhibit of the core ideas that will help guide the design of the district. Attendees can ask questions and provide additional feedback to the project coordinators.
The community is also invited to participate in any of the four topic-specific focus groups, which will be held on both days and will explore housing, transportation, local business, and public community space.
These drop-in workshop sessions are designed to be welcoming, engaging and inclusive - offering every attendee a chance to shape a shared vision for the project's future. City staff, Council members, and representatives from Able City will be on-site to facilitate the interactive workshops.
Summary Schedule & Topic-Specific Focus Groups
Day 1:
- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Housing Focus Group
- 3 - 4 p.m. - Transportation Focus Group
- 6 - 8 p.m. - Community Forum and Hands-On Mapping Exercise
Day 2:
- Noon - 7 p.m. - Guiding Principles Open House (interactive stations)
- 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Public Community Space Focus Group
- 3 - 4 p.m. - Local Business Focus Group
Schedule
| District |
Date |
Location |
Address |
| District 1 |
July 8-9 |
Oblate School of Theology |
285 Oblate Dr., 78216 |
| District 2 |
June 24-25 |
Wheatley Heights Sports Complex |
200 Noblewood Dr., 78220 |
| District 3 |
June 30-July 1 |
Southside Lions Senior Center |
3303 Pecan Valley Dr., 78210 |
| District 4 |
June 24-25 |
Palo Alto College Legacy Room (Ozuna Library) |
1400 W Villaret Blvd., 78224 |
| District 5 |
June 24-25 |
Progreso Hall |
1313 Guadalupe St., #200, 78207 |
| District 6 |
July 8-9 |
Darner Parks & Rec. Headquarters |
5800 Historic Old Hwy. 90 W, 78227 |
| District 7 |
June 24-25 |
St. Paul Community Center |
1201 Donaldson Ave., 78228 |
| District 8 |
July 8-9 |
Phil Hardberger Urban Ecology Center |
8400 NW Military Hwy., 78231 |
| District 9 |
July 8-9 |
Walker Ranch Senior Center |
835 W Rhapsody Dr., 78216 |
| District 10 |
June 30-July 1 |
Morgan’s Multi-Assistance Center |
5210 Thousand Oaks Dr., 78233 |
Dates and locations for each workshop and information about the sessions are available
here.