VIDA Community Update: Spring 2026
Spring is bringing fresh momentum to VIDA San Antonio. From…
Community Update: January 2026
Community Open House and Health Fair where you can meet…
Looking Back on 2025: A Year of VIDA
This year was a momentous one for VIDA San Antonio,…
Community Update: June 2025
In its first three years, VIDA has delivered 650 lots,…
Community Update: April 2025
Learn about VIDA San Antonio’s latest updates—including new townhomes, the…

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Wise de Valdez Park Named to Honor Beloved Texas A&M-San Antonio Professor

When VIDA San Antonio put out a call for new …

Why VIDA San Antonio is an Ideal Choice for First-Time Home Buyers

Buying a home can be one of life’s most exciting …

Los Arcos at Vida Celebrates Grand Opening With San Antonio Leaders

With construction complete and half of its apartments already leased, Los Arcos at VIDA celebrated its grand opening in January. As the first of several multifamily developments at VIDA San Antonio, it sets the standard for affordable, accessible housing on the city’s fast-growing Southside.

VIDA Makers & Shakers Interview with Albert Gonzales, Trebla Art

Albert Gonzales, a Southside San Antonio artist and curator, channels his passion into Trebla Art, using creativity to inspire and connect with the community.

VIDA Community Update: 2024 Wrap-up, Looking Ahead to 2025

2025 is shaping up to be another busy year for the VIDA community, with several developments on the horizon.

Book Lovers for VIDA: A Guide to Southside San Antonio Libraries

VIDA San Antonio’s Little Free Library at Ana Park, along with nearby public libraries and community events, highlights the Southside’s commitment to connection, learning, and shared experiences.

500-unit South Side apartment project prepares to kick off

Discover "The Judy," the first phase of the San Antonio Housing Trust's Vida project, bringing 90 affordable senior housing units to South San Antonio.

Community Update: November 2024

Phase 5 planning is now underway! As the largest of VIDA’s 7 phases, this north eastern corner of VIDA will add roughly 500 homes, the second mile of the Madla Greenway, neighborhood parks and more. Watch for updates as construction is expected to be underway mid-2025.

Southside Makers & Shakers Military Edition: Oswaldo Garcia

This special edition of our blog pays tribute to the service and sacrifices of military families, showcasing the resilience and contributions of veterans within our community. In this edition, we interview Oswaldo Garcia, a Marine veteran and VIDA resident.

Constructing the Future: University Health Campus Progress at VIDA

As construction progresses on the University Health campus at VIDA, …

Growth at Vida means more South Side housing

A master-planned community on San Antonio’s South Side is getting ready for its fourth phase of development, which will bring it closer to delivering the nearly 1,700 housing units it has planned. Vida San Antonio, which is being developed by New Braunfels-based Southstar, filed plans for a new subdivision with the city Planning Commission this week.

Tastes of the Southside: Local Restaurants & Food Spots to Support

Celebrating the Southside means supporting the many local businesses that make living in this area so special. If you’re looking to spend locally, check out some of the many small, family-owned spots featured in this list of Southside San Antonio local businesses.

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