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 New Senior Center 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 the design work for a new District 2 Senior Center, along with a master plan for development of the surrounding area.

The new District 2 Senior Center will be located next to the existing Copernicus Park.

We want to hear from you!

Help shape the future of this new District 2 Senior Center project by taking a short survey.

The City of San Antonio is planning a new District 2 Senior Center next to Copernicus Park. Your input will guide the development of this new senior center.

The survey takes about 5 minutes and will be open until October 26, 2025.

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]

Part 1: About You

1. How are you connected to this neighborhood or area? (Choose all that apply)

I live nearby

67%

I have family nearby

33%

I visit the current District 2 Senior Center

33%

I visit the Copernicus Community Center or Park

33%

I work nearby

My child or grandchild goes to a school nearby

Other (Please explain):

Closed to responses | 3 Responses

2. What is your age group?

65 or older

75%

45–54

25%

Under 18

18–24

25–34

35–44

55–64

Closed to responses | 4 Responses

Part 2: Current District 2 Senior Center Use

3. How often do you visit the current District 2 Senior Center?

Every week

25%

Every month

25%

Rarely

25%

Never/I wasn't aware of it

25%

Every day

Closed to responses | 4 Responses

4. Why do you go to this senior center? (Choose all that apply)

Use of exercise and fitness equipment

100%

Sports or fitness classes

50%

Health and wellness checks

50%

Arts and educational classes

50%

Meal and nutrition programs

50%

Fun activities and social events

50%

Help with technology (computer, phones, internet)

Transportation services

Other (Please explain):

Closed to responses | 2 Responses

5. What do you think could improve the current senior center? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 2 Responses

Part 3: New Senior Center

6. What activities should the new senior center offer? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 3 Responses

7. What features should the new senior center include? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

Closed to responses | 1 Response

8. What might prevent you or someone you know from using a senior center? (Choose all that apply)

Don't know what's available

100%

Other (Please explain):

100%

Mobility or health issues

50%

Language barrier or cultural differences

50%

Not interested or too busy

50%

No transportation

None – I or someone I know would use it

Closed to responses | 2 Responses

Part 4: Final Thoughts on the Project

9. What would make it easier to move between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

Crosswalks between buildings, park, and streets

100%

Walking paths between buildings and park

100%

Shade or covered walkways for sun or rain

100%

Benches or resting spots along paths

100%

Good lighting on all walkways

100%

Clear signs showing where things are

100%

Wheelchair and walker friendly paths

100%

Other (Please explain):

Closed to responses | 1 Response

10. What activities or programs can be shared between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

Multi-generational activities (Book readings, DIY activities)

100%

Exercise and fitness classes

100%

Parties, dances, and social events

100%

Arts and crafts classes

100%

Walking groups and outdoor games

100%

Educational classes and workshops

100%

Volunteering and mentoring opportunities

100%

Gardening and community garden

Technology and computer classes

Movie nights and live entertainment

Shared meals and dining programs

Other (Please explain):

Closed to responses | 1 Response

11. What is the one thing you feel is MOST important for the new senior center?

Closed for Comments

Demographic Questions

Optional Questions:
The next set of optional questions will help us improve our outreach efforts across the City. The information you share helps us better understand how your lived experiences contribute to your experience and perceptions in this survey. Your responses will remain anonymous.

13. City Council District:

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

District 9

District 10

I'm not sure, but this is my address:

I prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

14. Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply):

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino/a/x

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Prefer to self-describe:

I prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

15. Living with a disability or other chronic medical condition:

Yes

I prefer not to answer

Closed to responses

16. If yes, please describe your disability or chronic medical condition: (Select all that apply)

Blind, visually impaired or have low vision

Deaf or hard of hearing

Physical or mobility related disability

Intellectual or developmental disability

Mental health condition

Chronic medical condition

Prefer to self-describe:

Closed to responses

17. Name

Closed for Comments

18. Email

Closed for Comments

19. Phone Number

Closed for Comments

OCT 2

District 2 New Senior Center

Thu, Oct 2 5:30 PM

1751 South WW White Road, San Antonio, TX, USA Map

Public Works needs your Input!

The City of San Antonio through Public Works, Human Services, Arts & Culture, and Council District Office 2, would like you to participate in a community involvement meeting about the proposed new Senior Center in District 2, next to Copernicus Park.

District 2 New Senior Center Meeting Invitation

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1. How are you connected to this neighborhood or area? (Choose all that apply)

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2. What is your age group?

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3. How often do you visit the current District 2 Senior Center?

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4. Why do you go to this senior center? (Choose all that apply)

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5. What do you think could improve the current senior center? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

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6. What activities should the new senior center offer? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

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7. What features should the new senior center include? (Please rank the items below in order of importance, with 1 being the most important to you)

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8. What might prevent you or someone you know from using a senior center? (Choose all that apply)

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9. What would make it easier to move between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

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10. What activities or programs can be shared between the new senior center and senior housing, the Copernicus Community Center and park? (Choose all that apply)

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11. What is the one thing you feel is MOST important for the new senior center?

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14. Race/Ethnicity (Select all that apply):

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15. Living with a disability or other chronic medical condition:

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16. If yes, please describe your disability or chronic medical condition: (Select all that apply)

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17. Name

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