District 2 Senior Center and Conceptual Master Plan
District 2 Senior Center and Conceptual Master Plan
Project Background:
The City of San Antonio purchased 12.21 acres of land at 4911 Lord Road on May 9, 2024. City Council approved funding with the Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board to support design work for a new District 2 Senior Center and master plan for the development in the surrounding area.
This conceptual master plan includes a new Senior Center, improvements to nearby Copernicus Park, and affordable housing for seniors.
The project is design only and the scope of work includes two items:
- Item 1 – Programming and design of a 30,000 sq. ft. Senior Center and associated parking.
- Item 2 – Conceptual master planning for the site, which includes Copernicus Park, the new D2 Senior Center, and affordable senior housing.
Project Type: Public Facilities
Phase: Pre-Design
Project Contact: Alicia Gomez, (210) 207-0782, [email protected]
Estimated Construction Timeline: TBD
Estimated Timeline Construction Seasons are identified as: Winter (January, February, March), Spring (April, May, June), Summer (July, August, September), and Fall (October, November, December).
District 2 Conceptual Master Plan Survey
Project Background:
The City of San Antonio purchased 12.21 acres of land at 4911 Lord Road on May 9, 2024. City Council approved funding with the Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board to support design work for a new District 2 Senior Center and master plan for the development in the surrounding area.
This conceptual master plan includes a new Senior Center, improvements to nearby Copernicus Park, and affordable housing for seniors.
On Tuesday, December 9, at the Copernicus Community Center, Capital Delivery worked with Human Services, Neighborhood and Housing Services, Parks and Recreation, and Council District 2 to share three possible Master Plan options with the public. Community members were invited to review the plans and give feedback.
The Master Plans show possible improvements to Copernicus Park, a new senior center, and future affordable housing for seniors. All three Master Plan options include the same main features:
- the existing Copernicus Community Center
- the existing Copernicus Park
- a new senior center
- future affordable senior housing
- a future natatorium (indoor swimming facility)
- soccer fields
The options are different in how these features are designed and placed. Differences include:
- the size and location of parking areas
- access to the affordable senior housing
- the amount of green and garden space
- the number and location of sports areas
- where buildings, walking paths, and exercise equipment are located
- whether features like a splash pad, softball field, or amphitheater are included
- the location of smaller park features like playgrounds, picnic areas, and restrooms
We would like to hear your thoughts.
Please tell us which option you like most, which you like least, and share any other comments.
Below are all three options, along with questions and space for your feedback.
Please select Continue to submit your feedback.
This should take about 5 minutes and will be open through January 11, 2026.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Gomez, CoSA Project Manager at
210-207-0782 or [email protected]