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The center of our city is full of art, activations, and places that make San Antonians proud of their hometown. It is the vibrant and diverse epicenter of culture and the prosperous business center of the city. Take a look around!

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Centro San Antonio
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Since 1982, as the Downtown Owners Association, Centro has been THE nonprofit dedicated to creating a beautiful, welcoming, and safe downtown for all.

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Clean And Safe

Since 1999, Centro has provided cleaning + hospitality services for the Public Improvement District (PID) in Downtown San Antonio.

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Peacock Alley

Peacock Alley is the hottest new placemaking space in the State of Texas. Nestled between two historic buildings on Broadway in Downtown San Antonio, the space has been activated by hundreds of organizations, artists, entrepreneurs, and makers over the past 3 years.

Art Everywhere

San Antonio has a rich history of telling our stories and sharing our culture. Art Everywhere celebrates art and artists by incorporating this art into the public realm.

Holidays on Houston Street

Make your holiday season unforgettable with the second annual Holidays on Houston Street in Downtown San Antonio!

Art Everywhere

San Antonio has a rich history of telling our stories and sharing our culture. Art Everywhere celebrates art and artists by incorporating this art into the public realm.
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CENTRO ALLIANCE

SAN ANTONIO’S DOWNTOWN COALITION

Today, the Centro Alliance is a diverse coalition of young professionals, artists, business & property owners & community advocates standing side-by-side in service of downtown. Centro Members are a force of connection & collaboration mobilized by our collective love for San Antonio & driven to nourish downtown growth! Whether you’re a student fostering a love for urban design & public art, a small business owner looking to strengthen your network of support, or an organization interested in fostering the long-term future of downtown Centro membership is the first step to firing up your goals & tapping into the pulse of Downtown.

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300 Main

Deep South Texas roots. A celebratory soul. A friendly, small-town personality in the footprint of a flourishing urban enclave. It’s no wonder that this place is a magnet for creatives, game-changers, and adventurous types. There’s only one San Antonio, and 300 Main is here to help you discover the life-changing magic of living smack dab in the center of it all. From our Downtown location, just 200 steps from the world-famous River Walk, to our 25th-floor Sky Lounges sweeping views, every detail of our soaring apartment community has been imagined to help you feel inspired, connected, and engaged.

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River House

River House offers urban apartments for rent on the Museum Reach of the San Antonio River. These downtown San Antonio apartments offer the ultimate on-the-Riverwalk address. Experience spacious living with all the finest finishes and features you deserve. Call a professional leasing agent to schedule a personalized tour of these sophisticated apartments today.

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Cadillac Lofts

Cadillac Lofts features one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes in Downtown San Antonio. The property was formerly a Cadillac dealership and was repurposed into beautiful apartment homes. Minutes from the San Antonio Riverwalk and the Pearl, Cadillac Lofts is located in the heart of downtown.

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1221 Broadway Lofts

Are you looking for luxury living in downtown San Antonio? Our studio, one, and two bedroom apartments for rent near Pearl Brewery and River North offer resort-style, high-tech amenities for your enjoyment. Our community is impeccably modern, with concrete finishes and open-concept lofts providing an upscale environment suited to your active and artful life. Close to I-35 and I-37, our community easily places you on the road to anywhere in San Antonio. For vibrant apartment living in central San Antonio, TX, look no further than 1221 Broadway Lofts.

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Agave Apartments

Positioned in historic Southtown on the infamous San Antonio River Walk, life at Agave places you at the epicenter of culture and history. From the nearby arts and historic districts to the upscale features found in every home, Agave puts limitless possibilities right at your doorstep.

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HOW DO I APPLY FOR A JOB?

Our Ambassadors work tirelessly to ensure that downtown is beautiful and welcoming as the face of our city.
You will find them in their bright yellow shirts helping over 1,700,000 visitors and residents navigate our beautiful, historic civic core.

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COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

Hopscotch

Founded in 2018, Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential brand that brings together artists in collaborative environments to create unique, impactful, and distinct shared experiences. We believe art can be a vessel to tell stories and illuminate important messages of the past, present, and future. Hopscotch allows artists to showcase their works in sustainable and creative ways, encourages them to be inspired by new mediums, and empowers them to reach new audiences (maybe that’s you). We strongly believe in cultivating lasting relationships and a synergy with our staff, artists and the local communities we are in.

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Briscoe Western Art Museum

Nestled on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, the museum’s main building served as San Antonio’s original public library in the 1930s followed by the Hertzberg Circus Collection and Museum in the 1980s. After an extensive renovation, the Briscoe Western Art Museum opened in 2013. A branch of the San Antonio Public Library can be found on the first floor, honoring the building’s origins. The museum is named in honor of Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., and his wife Janey Slaughter Briscoe, who envisioned a museum that would share the story of Western heritage and the people behind that story.

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GO RIO SAN ANTONIO CRUISES

Ride a riverboat! Snag individual tickets or charter a tour for a group. Discount tickets available for locals!

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San Fernando Cathedral

Hundreds of people enter the church daily to pray, visit, light a candle, or follow various devotional traditions. Each person is a part of the story of this magnificent place and a tribute to its enduring presence as the spiritual center of San Antonio. Open to hosting baptisms, weddings, and funerals as well as countless other services.

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City Tribe

Not a corporation but a family owned establishment that is intentionally embracing the family ethos of the New Testament. Seeking to live in an interdependent community like a tribe.

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Where Is Downtown San Antonio?

It’s safe to say you will never experience the same San Antonio twice. Our city’s top attractions are constantly evolving, creating exciting pop-ups, debuting new works and hosting events that attract both locals and visitors alike.

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  • 110 Broadway Street, Suite 230 San Antonio, TX 78205
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  • Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm​
  • (210) 225-3862
  • Operations Center
  • 219 E Travis Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
  • Everyday 7:00am - 6:00pm
  • (210) 224-7747

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Connie Garza

TACTICAL PLANNING COORDINATOR

Connie is a native San Antonian with roots planted deeply on San Antonio’s Southside. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Passionate about building strong communities, Connie loves acting as a connector to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and people to help each other reach their goals and work together. She works inbetween the Cultural Placemaking team and the Mainstreet Economic Development team, bringing vibrancy and support to urban core businesses to make downtown the place to be. When not at work, you can usually find her at the local plant nursery buying another plant, exploring new cafes/breweries, and spending time with family.

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Priscilla Lopez

CHIEF OF STAFF

Priscilla or “P.Lo” as her teammates affectionately call her, has 20 years of corporate administrative experience. Priscilla attended The University of San Antonio with a focus on Business Administration. In her role as office “fixer,” she handles everything from communications and relationship management to IT sleuthing. On weekends you can find her enjoying a Truly poolside. She lives the vegan lifestyle and is  a proud member of the Peleton community.

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Michael Cirlos

JEDI CAMERAMAN

Michael began his studies and volunteer work at Webster University Thailand with a focus on international relations and Buddhism. After returning to San Antonio and graduating from UTSA, Michael began photographing and telling the stories of people in Downtown San Antonio to help connect and increase awareness of our vibrant urban culture. Michael’s work has appeared in several news media organizations, and has produced digital content for small- and large-scale marketing campaigns for Red Bull, COSA Department of Arts and Culture, World Heritage Office, National Park Service, and others. Michael is a former Pecha Kucha San Antonio Speaker, best-selling author at Trinity University Press, entrepreneur, and adventurer.

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JanIe Garza

OFFICE MANAGER

Janie is a native of Corpus Christi, TX and has made San Antonio her home since 2012. Her 15+ years’ experience allows her to serve a broad range of functions that allow the organization to operate efficiently, including, accounts receivable/payable, record management, information technology, office management, and assisting with human resources. Outside of the office she enjoys spending time with her family, visiting local art museums, and enjoying a German beer in Southtown.

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Matt Sirgo

DIRECTOR OF STORYTELLING

Matt graduated from Texas Tech University in 2016 with a Dual Major in Media Strategies and Honors Arts & Letters with a minor in Italian (Benvenuto a tutti!). Matt oversees the marketing, public relations, and digital content for Centro. After sharing the story of Downtown San Antonio on digital channels, he enjoys creating TikToks about LGBTQ+ media. His mug graces a Fiesta Mural on the St. Mary’s Strip just north of Downtown. You can’t miss it. 

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Elizabeth Burt

DIRECTOR OF URBAN ACTIVATION + PLAY

Liz is a passionate underutilized space evangelist known for collaboration matchmaking + play based troublemaking (snow, pumpkins, and Parisian mimes included). She graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio College of Public Policy studying Public Administration (#BirdsUp)! More recently, she oversaw the award winning Activate Houston Street Initiative, a placemaking action plan to reinvigorate the historic pedestrian corridor in the heart of Downtown, which is recognized as a Best Practice in Public Space Management by the International Downtown Association, for which she is also a proud Emerging Leader Fellow.

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Jacqueline Lucio

DIRECTOR OF PID OPERATIONS

Jacque is a longtime downtowner with a deep passion for community service. She oversees Centro’s Clean & Safe and Homeless Outreach services, which aim to create a more beautiful, welcoming, inclusive, and hospitable downtown. For nearly two decades, Jacque has lived in downtown San Antonio and has been actively involved in the transformation of the urban core. Through her work with nonprofits, local government, and news media, she’s continually focused on championing more sustainable, diverse, and equitable communities. Jacque has led efforts to support asylum seekers, served as communications director for City Council District 5, and served in public affairs role for Clear Channel Outdoor San Antonio. Jacque studied Mass Communications and Mexican-American Studies at UTSA.

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Sarah Esserlieu Khalil

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Sarah is a passionate urbanist who has spent the majority of her career on downtown revitalization efforts. Downtown is the best part of any city where you can find the finest history, culture, life, and beauty. Sarah has a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of California, San Diego. Sarah enjoys visiting small local businesses, enjoying foodie culture, cooking, hiking, and visiting the cities of the world. 

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Andi Rodriguez

VICE PRESIDENT OF CULTURAL PLACEMAKING

Andi is a long-time urban champion and leads Centro ‘people projects’ which tell our stories and bring us joy, such as Centro’s Art Everywhere and Zona Cultural. Serving on the Leadership Council of Urban Land Institute, she is a former city Planning Commissioner, Founding Chair of the Hemisfair Conservancy, Co-founder of Power of Preservation/PROM, former Chair of the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women and immediate past Chair of Leadership San Antonio. Andi considers herself a servant leader; she has an MS in Architecture/Urban Planning, and enjoys advocating for the unifying power of art, history, and public space.

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KANDICE PERKINS

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

Kandice is a Sunnyvale, CA native and has made San Antonio her home since 2014. She graduated from University of Argosy in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and continued to complete her Master’s in Business Administration from University of Phoenix 2020. She has worked in downtown San Antonio for years, bringing 15+ years of accounting experience to the organization and has been tasked with promoting and developing the city’s urban core. When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, managing her family’s businesses, and enjoys cooking and baking.  

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs 

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Edward A. Romero

CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

Eddie is responsible for understanding community needs through research and dialogue, serving the organization’s community development and advocacy efforts while delivering Public Improvement District services and marketing campaigns. Eddie earned a B.S. in Mass Communications from Texas State University and a M.A. in Interactive Communication and Design from the University of the Incarnate Word. He has spent the past eight years leading Centro in multiple capacities, including membership, events, marketing, community engagement, and district operations.

Copy and paste the following url in your browser to listen to Eddie’s “Downtown” playlist: https://spoti.fi/30fSerZ. 

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TRISH DEBERRY

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Trish– aka Captain Marvel – believes that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. With her intellect and a passion for making a difference, there is no doubt that Trish is built for speed and performance to find solutions to problems most find too vexing to conquer.  In fact, a Lamborghini has nothing on this force of nature.

A native San Antonian with a degree from Trinity University, Trish has a deep and abiding love for the Alamo City. She has led successful campaign initiatives for 25 years that have literally changed the landscape and face of the community.

Though Trish doesn’t have the ability to see the future like Captain Marvel, she has been called a visionary and wants to bring big ideas to bear regarding the future of downtown.

Before Trish became President/CEO of Centro San Antonio, she founded two full-service marketing and communications firms that she led for 20 years – both of which were headquartered in downtown.  She was also an active member of Centro during that time serving as board chair twice and providing leadership as the entity transformed from The Downtown Alliance to Centro San Antonio. 

When Trish isn’t blazing trails throughout the urban core, she is honing her superpowers of strength and agility on a bike at a spin studio – on pace for a remarkable 1,200 rides. We told you she was built for record-setting speed!  She’s also a supermom to her two kids Scott and Maddie who provide the fuel to her sparkle and non-stop energy. 

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