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The Dashiell House located at 503 Urban Loop will be declared a historic landmark following a vote by the Historic and Design Review Commission to preserve the former brothel-turned orphanage.

Build more faster

by Lew Moorman July 19, 2022July 19, 2022

Individuals searching for afforadable housing can apply this week to get on the San Antonio Housing Authority's waitlist for federal Housing Choice Vouchers.

Deadline to apply for affordable housing voucher is Wednesday

by Iris Dimmick July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

San Antonio's Zoning Commission moves to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, like this one in the King William neighborhood.

Zoning Commission changes would allow for larger casitas

by Iris Dimmick July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

Among the approved 191 amendments to San Antonio's unified development code, is a new code that will make it easier to build casitas on a single property.

Removing barriers to building accessory dwelling units is the right move for San Antonio

by Jim Bailey and Jordan Ghawi July 3, 2022July 1, 2022

An accessory dwelling unit situated behind a home in the Arsenal neighborhood.

Fight brewing over proposal that could make it easier to build casitas in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Kayla Miranda participates in a planning activity during a community meeting about the Alazan Courts redevelopment plan on Saturday.

Visions in Legos: Community hopes to preserve historic Alazán Courts

by Iris Dimmick June 25, 2022June 25, 2022

Lucy Rios reads a coupon at H-E-B in November. An online budget simulator recently launched by the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County demonstrates how working-class families can struggle to balance their budgets with basic necessities and modest desires.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Values vs. survival: Poverty simulator shows struggle of working poor to make ends meet

by Iris Dimmick June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

The average median income in San Antonio has risen 13% according to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which could mean higher rents in the city.

Area median income for the San Antonio region rose to $83,500. Here’s what that means.

by Iris Dimmick June 2, 2022June 3, 2022

Report: Chronic homelessness in San Antonio up 77% from 2020

by Iris Dimmick May 26, 2022May 26, 2022