San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission approves new apartment, retail buildings in Hemisfair [Video]

The San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission is moving forward with the addition of a new apartment and retail space at Hemisfair. (Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation)

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Historic and Design Review Commission is moving forward with the addition of a new apartment and retail space at Hemisfair.

The commission approved Trube Corp.’s proposal for the buildings on Wednesday, a news release stated. The agreement is a public-private partnership between the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation and Trube Corp.

The project, called “Santa Rita,” is expected to be a 10-story residential building with 304 units and a ground-level retail store on 2.14 acres located on Market Street.

An internal parking structure will also be a part of the project.

According to a news release, the Santa Rita development aims to increase downtown San Antonio’s population.

The project, called “Santa Rita,” is expected to be a 10-story residential building with 304 units …