Metropolis officers have launched plans displaying how they plan to rebuild the Father Manuel Roman Group Heart in a Southside neighborhood as a part of a assessment course of.
The Historic and Design Overview Fee issued a conceptual approval for a brand new 11,900-square foot constructing at Villa Coronado Park, after the unique group heart was closed in October 2023 as a result of structural points.
Nick Olivier, a public relations supervisor for town’s Public Works Division, mentioned development might start in fall 2025 after metropolis workers prepares for allowing and finalize different documentation.
The Metropolis of San Antonio dedicated $12 million to changing the constructing in June 2024.
The brand new group heart will function a gymnasium with a basketball courtroom, classroom areas, a kitchenette, storage, restrooms and upkeep areas within the far Southside park.
In accordance with metropolis paperwork, the brand new constructing will probably be constructed across the website of the earlier constructing to reduce disturbances to the park.
There will even be a public artwork element, after demolition of the earlier constructing resulted within the removing of a widely known mural on the constructing’s east facade.
In accordance with metropolis paperwork, designers will collaborate with metropolis and group stakeholders to incorporate a brand new public artwork element honoring Father Manuel Roman, the group heart’s namesake.
Kenwood Park plans transfer ahead
Plans for a group and senior heart at Kenwood Park on Dora Road and Belknap Place have been additionally submitted for the Historic and Design Overview Fee’s Wednesday assembly.
The 8,880-square foot constructing would additionally change a earlier group heart and embrace lecture rooms, places of work, a eating space and multi-purpose rooms.
