The Northwest Side of San Antonio is already home to attractions like the Rim and Six Flags. Now, a multi-million-dollar shopping and residential center is planning to set down roots along the popular corridor.
Meet La Cantera Crossing: a 10-acre mixed-use development that brings more dining, retail, and housing options to the Alamo City. Texas companies Barshop & Oles (BOC) and Phoenix Property PPC are leading the project, according to a press release obtained by MySA.
Construction crews broke ground at the site, located at the intersection of Loop 1604 and La Cantera Parkway, on Wednesday, June 17. The development will feature dining and multi-tenant retail buildings, as well as student housing. The decision is intentional, as UT San Antonio, home to more than 42,000 students, is just a three-minute drive away from the property. PPC will develop the residential center, which will contain 182 units and 563 beds.
Roadrunners will have to wait a bit before the grand opening. The community is expected to be completed in fall 2028, according to PPC and BOC. Upon its debut, it will offer students “modern amenities and an elevated living experience in one of San Antonio’s most desirable mixed-use districts,” according to the press release. Representatives of the development team describe the corridor as the fastest-growing and most sought-after submarket.
The land itself sits adjacent to The Shops at La Cantera, which many locals consider a go-to spot for luxury products, outerwear and accessories. Still, there’s a gap that La Cantera Crossing believes it can fill. The center will feature its own share of stores and personal service establishments. BOC will develop the retail component of the initiative.
A tenant lineup has not yet been released, but pre-leasing is already underway, according to the companies. Project leaders expect it to integrate well with the area’s strong concentration of office, entertainment, educational and residential uses. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation suggests the companies are investing roughly $7,100,000 in its creation.
“The project’s unparalleled location, adjacent to UTSA and at one of the main entrances to the La Cantera district, positions it to become an important addition to the area’s continued growth and success,” the development team said in the release.
Commercial real estate experts have been eyeing the region for development opportunities in recent years. Just one week ago, The Merc, a 114-acre site expected to offer shopping, recreational activities, and green spaces, announced the first round of businesses coming to the site. The lineup includes Frenchies Modern Nail Care, Hawaiian Bros Island Grill and Pür & Simple, a Canadian brunch restaurant. The attraction will also feature a nine-hole golf concept, walking trails, and a small concert space.