San Antonio’s Main Plaza is set to undergo more than $15 million in renovations aimed at improving accessibility, city and conservancy officials said.
The project, funded jointly by the City of San Antonio and the Main Plaza Conservancy, could begin construction in 2027. Planned upgrades include improved pedestrian circulation, a concessions building, new lighting for events, updated furniture and surfacing, restroom improvements, and a potential pavilion or stage.
Main Plaza, home to San Fernando Cathedral and the San Antonio City Council chambers, is also adjacent to City Hall and the Bexar County Courthouse. Conservancy executive director Molly Hall-Villarreal said the project’s goal is to bring the plaza into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and make it easier for wheelchair users and parents with strollers to navigate.
City officials said plans are not final, and a public input meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library. Residents can view proposed renderings and provide feedback before the plans go to the Historic Design and Review Commission.
The city council approved $10 million in certificates of obligation in 2023 and 2024, while the conservancy is contributing $5 million. Hall-Villarreal said the construction schedule will be managed to avoid disrupting access to the cathedral and ongoing events at the plaza, including the San Antonio the Saga lightshow that projects the city’s history onto the cathedral façade.
