The redevelopment of Hemisfair now appears to be a 20-year project.
Credit:Decision-makers weighing the future of the Institute of Texan Cultures have received input from more than 640 people as part ofSome participants in the online survey, which the University of Texas at San Antonio published in June, shared childhood memories dating to HemisFair ’68 when the ITC was the Texas Pavilion, while others offered views on how and where to create a 21st century museum worthy of a major public university and the state’s rich cultural heritage.
A report presenting the range of public views and the task force’s recommendations will go to UTSA President Taylor Eighmy this month and be made available to the public as the university considers its options.One, the museum as it has existed is badly dated and underfunded, with poor visibility and access. It will take significant investment to build a state-of-the-art, interactive museum that attracts both locals and visitors in a highly visible and attractive venue.
In the coming year, public attention will turn to the southern flank of Hemisfair, and not only because UTSA is deciding the future of the ITC. There will be a transformative opportunity to develop a mixed-use neighborhood with significant residential units connecting Southtown to Hemisfair and downtown.
led by CEO Andres Andujar, will launch a public process to determine the future use of the properties. The key issue will be whether to preserve or demolish the former cinema-turned-courthouse, a circular structure with significant problems. The Spears building is not considered historic and likely will be demolished.
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