SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Developers broke ground Wednesday morning on The Merc, a new mixed-use district on the Northwest Side.<\/p>\n
The $350 million, 112-acre project will be a walkable area along the UTSA Boulevard and Loop 1604 corridor, according to a news release. <\/p>\n
The Merc is set to include retail, residential and recreational areas, along with green space. Phase I openings are scheduled for summer 2026.<\/p>\n
The Merc aerial map (The Merc)<\/p>\n
\u201cRegular live music, community events, and other seasonal festivals will add to what\u2019s sure to become a cultural anchor for one of San Antonio\u2019s fastest-growing corridors,\u201d the release states.<\/p>\n
Plans for the district include:<\/p>\n
More than 200,000 square feet of shops and dining<\/p>\n
More than 1,600 apartments, including the existing Oxly and Lyric communities<\/p>\n
Acres of outdoor gathering space<\/p>\n
Boutique Aloft Hotel<\/p>\n
A new public trailhead connection to the Leon Creek Greenway<\/p>\n
The project will start with eight acres of retail space anchored by three buildings totaling 35,000 square feet. Developers announced Park Golf as one of the tenants. <\/p>\n
Park Golf will feature a 9-hole, par-3 course for all skill levels, the release states. Owner Jason Black is also behind Butler Pitch & Putt in Austin.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith The Merc, we\u2019re not building another strip mall with some apartments nearby,\u201d project developer Rob Schumacher said, in part. \u201cWe\u2019re creating a legacy destination where residents and visitors can live well, shop local, while enjoying access and space to enjoy the outdoors together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Merc rendering (The Merc)<\/p>\n
Developers acquired the vacant property in 2015. According to the release, the Merc\u2019s name pays homage to the city\u2019s history as a trade and community exchange hub, when merchants, ranchers and pioneers gathered at trading posts along the Pinta Trail and Old Spanish trail.<\/p>\n
New details about the district will be released in the months ahead.<\/p>\n
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