More homes are on the way: construction continues on single-family homes, Los Arcos is now leasing apartments, and townhomes are set to start construction later this year.
2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for VIDA. New events, outdoor spaces, and amenities are in the works, which are giving residents opportunities to gather. Meanwhile, progress continues on the construction of the new University Health campus and implementation of VIDA’s landscaping plan.
VIDA Hosts Its First Block Party
In March, VIDA hosted its first block party at Ana Park. The block party gave residents an opportunity to meet their neighbors while enjoying barbecue from food truck vendor 3B BBQ. The community has quarterly events where neighbors enjoy meeting each other. Homeowner orientations for new and existing owners occur monthly.
Celebrate Fiesta with VIDA!
Visit VIDA at Texas A&M-San Antonio’s Festival de Cascarones from 1–8 p.m. on April 28 for a chance to win VIDA’s 2024 Fiesta medal! The theme of this year’s medal is “Celebrating the Mosaic of Life.” Read more about VIDA’s 2024 Fiesta medal and how to get yours.
Other Southside Fiesta events include:
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- Chanclas y Cervezas: Live music, food, drinks, merchants, and games including chancla-throwing. Buy tickets for $15 (presale) or $20 (day of the event). Proceeds benefit Brooks Gives Back. Saturday, April 20 from 5–11 p.m. at The Greenline: 2532 Sidney Brooks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78235.
- PACfest: Palo Alto College’s family-friendly event featuring artists, musicians, food vendors, children’s activities, and more. Admission is cash-only and costs $10 for the general public or $5 for military, adults 55+, and first responders. Admission is free for children under 12 or with Alamo Colleges ID. Thursday, April 25 from noon–11 p.m. at Palo Alto College: 1400 W Villaret Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78224.
- Taste of the Southside: Experience the culture, food, art, and music of San Antonio’s Southside while benefiting the students and campus of Por Vida Academy. Admission is $5, but free for children 12 and under. Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from noon–10 p.m. at Por Vida Academy: 1135 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210.
VIDA Featured on the 2024 Spring Tour of Homes
VIDA is a featured community in the Greater San Antonio Builders Association’s 2024 Spring Tour of Homes, which gives prospective homebuyers a chance to tour model homes and homes nearing completion.
The Spring Tour of Homes takes place April 6–7 and 13–14. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and noon–5 p.m. on Sundays. VIDA’s Model homes located at 10031 Mitra Way will offer food, prizes and special buyer incentives.
Get a New View of VIDA from Above
This new aerial view shows the greenery surrounding VIDA and its neighbors — including Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc.
VIDA Wins Best New Community in YourSA Awards
Each year, the YourSA awards give MySA.com and San Antonio Express-News readers a chance to vote for their favorite people, places and things in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
VIDA is proud to be voted Best New Community by MySA.com readers for the second year in row. Thanks to everyone who voted for VIDA, and to residents who bring life to the community!
Construction Continues on University Health Facilities
University Health broke ground in January on its Palo Alto hospital campus, and construction is underway on the University Health Vida campus. These new facilities will not only bring members of the community access to a 24-hour emergency room, primary care, nutritional services, mental healthcare, and an array of other vital medical services; they will also create many employment opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Los Arcos Now Accepting Applications
Los Arcos at VIDA is now accepting applications! There have been an overwhelming number of inquiries about apartment availability, so we expect that they will get leased pretty quickly.
Applications are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and must be completed online through Los Arcos’ website.
Texas A&M-San Antonio Breaks Ground on Public Health & Education Building
Construction has begun on Texas A&M-San Antonio’s new Public Health & Education building. Expected to open in fall 2026, the new building will expand medical research and training capabilities and help the university better prepare students for careers in community health, environmental health, and more.