Center City Development & Operations Department
Community Partners

Many organizations within San Antonio focus on making our city a more vibrant place to live, work and play. Each of these organizations offers a variety of resources to residents and businesses to help meet the short-term and long-term needs of the community.

Centro San Antonio

Centro San Antonio is a public-private non-profit organization entrusted with envisioning and fostering a vibrant and prosperous center city that benefits the entire San Antonio Community. Centro focuses on guiding and leading development in the center city. Visit Centro San Antonio

GO RIO Cruises

With a fleet of eco-friendly electric river boats in vibrant colors inspired by Mexican folk art, GO RIO offers an unforgettable experience of the San Antonio River Walk that reflects the sights, wonders and culture of a unique American city. Visit GO RIO Cruises

Hemisfair

Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (HPARC) and the Hemisfair Conservancy are working together to redevelop and activate the site of the 1968 World’s Fair into a series of three parks in the heart of San Antonio. Visit Hemisfair

Magik Children’s Theatre

The Magik Theatre is one of San Antonio’s leading performing arts organizations, and has been educating and entertaining hundreds of thousands of children. Visit The Magik Children’s Theatre

Majestic / Empire Theatre

The Majestic and Empire Theatres are San Antonio's premier performing arts facilities featuring Broadway shows, concerts, comedians, and other live events. Visit The Majestic / Empire Theatre

Public Art

The Department of Arts & Culture’s Public Art Division is the City of San Antonio's program responsible for managing public art projects and programs that express the vibrancy and diversity of our community through art and place-making. Visit Public Art

The San Antonio Conservation Society

The San Antonio Conservation Society exists to preserve and to encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, places and customs related to the history of Texas. The society does so to educate the public, particularly youth, about our inherited regional values and history. Visit The San Antonio Conservation Society

San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association

San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association promotes the interests of the greater San Antonio lodging industry. The association is committed to community involvement regarding the development of the existing and future employee base and market innovations and growth. Visit San Antonio Hotel and Lodging Association

San Antonio Parks Foundation

San Antonio Parks Foundation provides enhancements to the parks of the City of San Antonio and of the County of Bexar which improve the quality of life for citizens. Visit San Antonio Parks Foundation

San Antonio Restaurant Association

The San Antonio Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association promotes the growth of the local restaurant industry through networking, education and local advocacy. Visit the San Antonio Restaurant Association

The San Antonio River Authority

The San Antonio River Authority preserves, protects, and manages the resources and environment of the San Antonio River and its tributaries. The San Antonio River Authority is the project manager for the recent expansion of the San Antonio River as well as the Mission Reach. The San Antonio River Authority

The San Antonio River Walk

San Antonio River Walk Division of Visit San Antonio promotes and supports the San Antonio River Walk. Visit The San Antonio River Walk

THE SAN ANTONIO Visitor Alliance

The San Antonio Visitor Alliance is a private sector organization comprised of hotels, attractions, museums, car rental agencies, airlines, restaurants, transportation companies, tour operators, meeting planners, vendors and suppliers to the industry and other enterprises that rely on tourists directly or indirectly for all or part of their business. Visit The San Antonio Visitor Alliance

Tower of the Americas

Located in downtown San Antonio, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas provides a spectacular view of the Alamo City. Enjoy the gorgeous panorama from the Tower’s revolving Chart House Restaurant, take in the scenery from the Observation Deck or experience the 4D Theater Ride. Visit The Tower of the Americas

University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a Tier One, Hispanic Serving research institution specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures and social-economic development. Anchoring the city’s technology corridor, the UTSA Downtown Campus is undergoing an expansion that shows promise for economic prosperity, urban revitalization and transdisciplinary discovery. Visit the University of Texas at San Antonio

VIA Metropolitan Transit

VIA Metropolitan Transit began providing transportation services to the San Antonio public in March 1978. VIA is currently developing a comprehensive system plan which includes a streetcar and/or light rail system for center city. Visit VIA Metropolitan Transit

VISIT SAN ANTONIO

Visit San Antonio promotes and markets San Antonio as a leisure, convention and meeting, special event, and film location destination. This is accomplished through partnerships with the private sector and other marketing efforts. Visit San Antonio