The Port Authority in San Antonio has been moving forward in the proposed US$275 million Innovation Tower, which will transform the former Kelly Air Force Base. The 11-story building, designed by Pelli & Clark, will include office space and high-end amenities and stand as a landmark for the surrounding community, showcasing the area's role in advanced industries.
Spanning 1,900 acres (769 hectares), Port San Antonio’s Tech Port Campus just southwest of downtown San Antonio is home to leading global industries: aerospace, defense, global logistics, manufacturing, cybersecurity, education and much more. It was named the 2024 Outstanding Innovation District by the Association of University Research Parks and the site has generated over 9,000 jobs, with officials aiming to double that number.
Recent investments at Port San Antonio include the US$73 million USD Boeing Center at Tech Port, an esports arena and concert venue, and two cybersecurity office buildings. The site has maintained a 97 percent occupancy rate across its 10 million square feet (929,000 square meters) of space.
Port San Antonio leaders emphasize that the Innovation Tower is designed to attract aerospace and defense industries by offering modern, well-lit office spaces rather than outdated hangars and older buildings. Additionally, the tower is intended as a landmark for the surrounding community, showcasing the area’s role in advanced industries. The facility will also include a large childcare center, a fitness center, and a grocery store to serve the growing workforce.
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