20 major developments reshaping San Antonio, from Project Marvel to Pearl
Microsoft is undertaking a $400 million, 195,670-square-foot data center project outside Castroville, Medina County, Texas, with completion expected by July 2028. This colocation facility marks a significant expansion of Microsoft's operations in the area, building on over 1,000 acres the company has acquired for various data center developments.
San Antonio is currently experiencing a wave of significant developments across the metro area, spanning various sectors from infrastructure and healthcare to manufacturing and mixed-use districts. Among these 20 major projects is the city's $2.5 billion airport expansion and the proposed $4 billion downtown sports and entertainment district, code-named Project Marvel.
Several large companies are also investing in the region, including Toyota with a $531 million plant expansion and JCB constructing a $500 million manufacturing plant. University Health is developing three new hospitals, while Southstar acquired the former Lone Star Brewery site for redevelopment. A notable tech investment involves Microsoft, which is building a $400 million, 195,670-square-foot data center outside Castroville in Medina County, expected to be completed by July 2028. This colocation facility is part of Microsoft's broader regional expansion, which includes multiple data centers under construction and substantial land acquisitions. Other projects include the transformation of the former Christus Santa Rosa Hospital into Babcock Specialty Hospital by University Health and CPS Energy's new service center.