Westside Walking Tour and Discussion

Join Design|Forum, the Westside Preservation Alliance, and the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center for a walking tour of San Antonio’s historic Westside, followed by a discussion of the relationships between preservation, design, cultural heritage, and urban history. The event brings together professionals, practitioners, preservationists, and community members to articulate and understand the importance of this neighborhood to the residents and to San Antonio’s urban form and architectural history. Our conversation aims to help break down barriers to understanding and action, across professions, geographies, and divergent experiences of our city.

Maps for a self-guided driving tour will be available.

8:00 AM – Meet at Casa de Cuentos for coffee y pan

8:30 AM – Tour departs Casa de Cuentos

9:30 AM – Return to Casa de Cuentos for tacos

9:45 AM – Discussion begins

Graciela Sanchez, Esperanza Peace & Justice Center; Richard Mogas, AIA, Richard Mogas Architecture; Co-organized by Antonia Castañeda, professor emerita, St. Mary’s University, and by Kathryn O’Rourke, professor, Trinity University

11:15 AM – Conclusion and closing