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Can The Houston Street Corridor Reclaim Status As 'San Antonio's Main Street'?

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A small part of Houston Street in downtown San Antonio

A new report envisions a revitalized Houston Street Corridor, from North Alamo to North San Saba in the heart of downtown San Antonio.

From investing in interactive digital kiosks and establishing a theatre district to organizing a variety of pop-up experiences, this vision for Houston Street aims to transform the current "passive nature" of the corridor into an active one.

An action plan to give Houston Street "staying power" was developed by a panel of experts with the International Downtown Association, with the needs of properties and adjacent neighborhoods in mind. 

Centro San Antonio, in partnership with the American Institute of Architects and the Urban Land Institute, gathered input from local residents, business and property owners, along with employees from both the public and private sectors before recommending strategies to re-energize the corridor.

In the plan, the Houston Street Corridor is divided into four segments: Zona Cultural, Innovation, Performing Arts and Alamo. Goals for activating each section are either achievable within 12 months or 12-24 months.

What do you want to see happen on Houston Street? What do you think about the proposed activation strategies? How can we better utilize this unique area while preserving the corridor's rich history?

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Kim Johnson is the producer for Texas Public Radio’s live, call-in show The Source. She is a Trinity University alum with bachelor’s degrees in Communication and Spanish, and a Master of Arts Degree from the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin.