A pair of construction projects slated for completion in San Antonio over the next two years highlights the growth and popularity of the city’s Far Westside. In particular, one corridor is attracting the eyes of house hunters and, in turn, property developers.
Texas-based firm and developer CBG Real Estate announced via a news release on Wednesday, October 8, a new shopping center is coming to the intersection of State Highway 211 and Lambda Drive. The one-story plaza, Lambda Crossing, will span approximately 41,800 square feet and introduce over a dozen fresh tenants to the area.
“This pocket of West San Antonio has really come alive over the past few years. You can feel it,” CBG Commercial Real Estate’s Matt Abbott told MySA. “For us, it’s not just about filling space. It’s about creating a retail environment that adds value, feels connected to the neighborhood, and sets the tone for what thoughtful growth in San Antonio can look like.”
Folks living near the Laderas and Coolcrest neighborhoods will be the closest to the development, which plans to feature retail, food, and health services for residents. Pre-leasing is currently underway at the space, but property flyers shared with MySA show placeholders for a possible yogurt shop, salon, gym and bakery. These will likely be a mix of national and local businesses.
“We’ve spoken with multiple homegrown concepts that see the same opportunity we do, to create something that genuinely serves the community and gives families more quality options close to home.”
Big-name brands like Dutch Bros and H-E-B already anchor Highway 211, which sees 30,000 vehicles per day, according to CBG Commercial Real Estate. But the goal is to make daily travel easier for community members, noting that they will soon be able to avoid the congestion of Loop 1604 when running errands.
The corridor’s population has expanded following the opening of a new elementary school in 2021 and a Microsoft data center in 2023. Things are expected to slow down any time soon, according to the property developer. The surrounding area shows 13% annual household growth, CBG Commercial Real Estate cites. A construction start and end date were not readily available, but the firm expects the grand opening to come in the spring of 2027.
Just half a mile down the road from Lambda Crossing, another development will soon break ground at 2323 State Highway 211, near W. Grosenbacher Road. According to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing, Sullivan Commercial Realty is investing $2.5 million into its own retail project, Shops at Ladera. The firm declined to provide details, but public records cite it taking up 25,000 square feet.
Marketing posters from the company say it will sit near a 1,100-acre master planned community and 1,200 future Chesmar Homes lots. Construction is expected to begin on Thursday, October 30, 2025, according to the TDLR filing. The projected completion date is exactly one year later.