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Old Posted Feb 23, 2009, 10:35 PM
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You're implying that city streets have to be named after Texas founders
I don't think that's what he was implying at all.
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Old Posted Feb 23, 2009, 11:25 PM
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Houston St was named for Sam Houston, not the city.
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Old Posted Feb 24, 2009, 2:32 AM
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Cou...go_Street.html

By Valentino Lucio and Tracy Idell Hamilton
- Express-News

Less than two weeks after raising hackles over the proposed sale of Market Square, City Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros has stepped into another controversy involving a piece of San Antonio history — this time in the historic King William district.

The councilwoman suggested, during a board meeting of the King William Neighborhood Association last Wednesday, that it consider renaming a street “Mango Street,” after author Sandra Cisneros’ most-famous work, "The House on Mango Street."

Cisneros the author, who is no relation to Cisneros the councilwoman, lives on Guenther Street in the historic neighborhood. This year marks the 25th anniversary of her novella, and there will be nationwide celebrations of the author and her work, said Luz Day, whom the councilwoman appointed to the House on Mango Street Committee of the San Antonio Public Library.

Day joined the councilwoman at Wednesday night’s meeting and spoke of the committee’s efforts to celebrate the author, then suggested that the King William Association might also want to do something to honor the author in their midst.

According to some sources at the meeting, Cisneros suggested that Guenther Street be renamed. Others thought the councilwoman only suggested Constance Street, a small street off Guenther Street, could be renamed.

What board members agree on is that Cisneros asked board president Brad Shaw if he would consider creating a committee that would look at ideas to honor the author.

Shaw, who noted that Walter Mathis, who almost single-handedly revitalized the King William neighborhood, doesn’t have a street named after him, said he would appoint a committee.

Other board members noted that renaming a street in a historic district would be difficult, said board member Molly Shafer.

The idea to change the name of a street originated with the House on Mango Street Committee, said Tracey Bennett, executive director of the San Antonio Library Foundation.

“We were just brainstorming, throwing ideas out there,” said Bennett, who said the committee also tossed out the idea of getting an ice cream flavor named “House of Mango Street” — another idea that probably won’t fly, she noted.
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Old Posted Feb 24, 2009, 3:21 AM
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Pics I took a week or so ago...

From Laredo St. by Amistad Park

Guadalupe St. (I know, not technically DT, but close enough.)

Judson Candy Factory Lofts


St. B's of SA St. Benedict Condo's

Moving dirt at the Durango Phase of Victoria Commons

River Center Mall getting torn apart.


Vidorra

Vidorra Townhomes

Good start, just need a few more.

These feeder neighborhoods have so much potential.
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Old Posted Feb 24, 2009, 4:37 AM
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Cou...go_Street.html

By Valentino Lucio and Tracy Idell Hamilton
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Less than two weeks after raising hackles over the proposed sale of Market Square, City Councilwoman Mary Alice Cisneros has stepped into another controversy involving a piece of San Antonio history — this time in the historic King William district.

The councilwoman suggested, during a board meeting of the King William Neighborhood Association last Wednesday, that it consider renaming a street “Mango Street,” after author Sandra Cisneros’ most-famous work, "The House on Mango Street."

Cisneros the author, who is no relation to Cisneros the councilwoman, lives on Guenther Street in the historic neighborhood. This year marks the 25th anniversary of her novella, and there will be nationwide celebrations of the author and her work, said Luz Day, whom the councilwoman appointed to the House on Mango Street Committee of the San Antonio Public Library.

Day joined the councilwoman at Wednesday night’s meeting and spoke of the committee’s efforts to celebrate the author, then suggested that the King William Association might also want to do something to honor the author in their midst.

According to some sources at the meeting, Cisneros suggested that Guenther Street be renamed. Others thought the councilwoman only suggested Constance Street, a small street off Guenther Street, could be renamed.

What board members agree on is that Cisneros asked board president Brad Shaw if he would consider creating a committee that would look at ideas to honor the author.

Shaw, who noted that Walter Mathis, who almost single-handedly revitalized the King William neighborhood, doesn’t have a street named after him, said he would appoint a committee.

Other board members noted that renaming a street in a historic district would be difficult, said board member Molly Shafer.

The idea to change the name of a street originated with the House on Mango Street Committee, said Tracey Bennett, executive director of the San Antonio Library Foundation.

“We were just brainstorming, throwing ideas out there,” said Bennett, who said the committee also tossed out the idea of getting an ice cream flavor named “House of Mango Street” — another idea that probably won’t fly, she noted.
People are really getting upset about this? Mango Street sounds like a cool idea but hey change another street to Walter Mathis Street, it's not that big of a deal.
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Old Posted Feb 24, 2009, 6:54 AM
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I really like this area of South Flores between downtown and SoFlo and I hope it continues to add residential units as it'll be a great connector of said downtown and the SoFlo District. Great for a street car line.

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Old Posted Feb 24, 2009, 7:16 AM
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FYI, for you District 1 residents.

VOTE FOR CHRIS FORBRICH!

http://www.chrisforbrich.com
http://www.chrisforbrich.com
http://www.chrisforbrich.com

That is all.
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Old Posted Feb 26, 2009, 12:16 AM
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I updated the San Antonio construction page, it seemed kinda neglected.
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Old Posted Feb 26, 2009, 12:38 AM
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FYI, for you District 1 residents.

VOTE FOR CHRIS FORBRICH!

http://www.chrisforbrich.com
http://www.chrisforbrich.com
http://www.chrisforbrich.com

That is all.
I went to high school with him, he he.
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I updated the San Antonio construction page, it seemed kinda neglected.
nice.
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i took a few pics from the 14th floor of the La Quinta DT on Saturday.

will upload soon.
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Old Posted Feb 28, 2009, 4:25 PM
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That's a lot of nitrogen oxide in that picture.
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"The Lonely Tower", sounds very Tolkien-esque.
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That's a lot of nitrogen oxide in that picture.
ha.

when it hasn't rained in 6 years, the air tends to get a little dirty.
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So whats the current status on this 24-story beauty?? Most likely a go or no go?? Any1?
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I hope it's built, just crossing my fingers.
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I was downtown yesterday by SAMA and the shell of the Geis building (now a Cross project in connection with Lake/Flato)...

The river expansion is going to turn that area into GOLD. The Cross Shell project is absolutely perfectly positioned on the River. There is a perfect little stairway/gateway to the river from that complex and a nearby bridge to SAMA...

It is going to vastly improve that project's value and my allow the project to go Condo instead of Apatment...I guess it will all depend on when the project comes online - in this economy, we'll have rentals. in a few years, it may be in a good position to be for-sale units...

I wish there was some sort of update somewhere about that project... Anyone?
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