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Tips, updates & information about the exciting move to One Riverwalk Place (Fall 2025)

Architecture students working on a project

The School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SA+P) is moving to One Riverwalk Place (ORP) in San Antonio starting in Fall 2025. This move will provide an inspirational creative space, close proximity to industry professionals, and a larger more collaborative learning environment for our growing school. This page will provide updates about first day of school processes, news, updates, parking information and more.

Check back often for updates and new information!

UTSA students getting on The Runner bus

Where to Park

One Riverwalk Place Garage

  • UTSA Permit Parking (Floors 4-6); Available to students, faculty, and staff with a One Riverwalk Permit (ERW or SRW)
  • Garage access for UTSA permit holders is controlled via an RFID-enabled decal, issued at the ORP lobby between Aug. 25-Sept. 5 (8:00AM-1:00PM, Mon-Fri).
  • Hourly paid parking is also available for guests without permits

Other Parking Options

  • Just a short walk to ORP, Southwest Campus has surface parking spaces available for UTSA permit holders (Employee A, B, and Student Commuter permits).
  • You may also choose to park at the Downtown Campus where numerous surface parking spaces are available for UTSA permit holders. If you choose this option, you may reserve a short VIA Link Downtown Zone rideshare to take you to ORP.
Need a Permit?
UTSA Roadrunner Express bus, labeled Route 93 Express, parked on campus with a bicycle mounted on the front bike rack

Transportation

How to get from Main Campus to downtown: 
VIA U-Pass 
All UTSA students, faculty and staff are eligible to enroll in the VIA U-Pass program, which provides free, unlimited VIA bus rides throughout San Antonio, as well as free on-demand rides in the VIA Link Mainland and Downtown zones. Learn more about VIA U-Pass »

From Main Campus to ORP 
The two best routes with your VIAU - Pass are outlined below, but be sure to double-check your trip with the VIA goMobile App for real-time updates.

Option 1 - Route through the Downtown Campus

  1. Board VIA's Roadrunner Express (Route 93) at the Campus Oval on the north side of the Main Campus.
  2. Once it reaches the Downtown Campus, the Roadrunner Express continues as VIA Route 17. Stay on the bus and take Route 17 to the Market and Navarro stop.
  3. At Market and Navarro, disembark and transfer to Route 96 at the Navarro and Villita stop, a short walk away.
  4. Disembark at the Southwest Campus. ORP is a short walk away.

Option 2 - Direct Route to ORP

  1. Board VIA's Roadrunner Express (Route 93) at the Campus Oval on the north side of the Main Campus.
  2. At Leona & Martin, disembark and transfer to Route 3 (across Martin Street).
  3. Disembark at Navarro & Auditorium Circle. ORP is a short walk away.

From Downtown Campus to ORP
Use the VIA Link mobile app to request a ride to ORP, conveniently located in the  VIA Link Downtown Zone. 

Walking + Biking
One Riverwalk Place is a short, easy walk from the Southwest Campus or a 10 minute bike from the Downtown Campus. Bike racks are available at the ORP garage. 

Map showing the location of "Regus - San Antonio - One Riverwalk Place" near the San Antonio River Walk. The office is marked with a red pin at the intersection of Navarro Street and Convent Street. Nearby landmarks include the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts to the east and E Martin Street to the south.

Map

Map of the downtown area is coming soon.
Student holding an id card

ID Cards

All School of Architecture and Planning students, faculty, and staff will need updated ID cards for building access.

These new cards will still work with existing systems on the Main Campus, including residence hall access and other services. Campus Services will be on-site Aug 25 - Sept 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to issue these cards.

You must bring your orientation ID to be issued a new card.

You may also visit the Campus Services Offices at Main or Downtown campus during business hours.

Main Campus
MS 1.01.52
One UTSA Circle
(210) 458-7275
Downtown Campus
FS 2.424C
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd
(210) 458-7275

FAQ

Because we are spending our remaining summer days getting ready for students and faculty, the building will not be open to students until the first day of class (Aug. 25). But if you want to practice your route or plan your parking, you can always route yourself to the outside of the building. All classes will be separated onto 5 different floors within the building and they will be easy to find once you are in the building. No worries, though, we will have extra staff on-site to help during the first week of school, so just reach out to any UTSA staff member in the lobby or in the parking area if you have any questions.

No, only one UTSA ID is issued to each student. During orientation, you will get your UTSA ID. When you visit One Riverwalk Place, Card Services will be on-hand in the ORP Lobby to exchange your existing ID for a new proximity-enabled card with swipe access.

  • Where to get it: ORP Lobby
  • When: August 25 – September 5 (Mon–Fri), 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Bring: Your current UTSA ID. It will be exchanged for free.

About 20 minutes using VIA Link or VIA Bus:

  • VIA Route 17 → transfer to Route 96
  • Use the VIA app to plan your route. Download the free VIA Link mobile app on the App Store or Google Play.

Explore further:

Around 30–45 minutes, depending on traffic and transit choice.
  • Use VIA Bus Route 93 (Roadrunner Express) from the Campus Oval bus stop. Learn more.
  • Or by personal vehicle, via I-10 East, Exit 569C – the address is 700 N. St. Mary’s

Explore further:

Go to UTSA myParking to purchase.

One Riverwalk Place Garage

  • Floors 4–6: UTSA permit holders only (ERW or SRW permits)
  • Access via RFID decal issued at the ORP lobby
  • Hourly parking for visitors on Floors 1–3 ($4/hr)

Southwest Campus Surface Lots

  • Short walk to ORP
  • UTSA Permit Parking for Commuter, Employee A/B permits

Downtown Campus Surface Lots

  • Park, and then order a ride from VIA Link
  • UTSA Permit Parking for Commuter, Employee A/B permits

San Antonio Public Library Garage
Parking is available for $5 per day or $50 per month

SA+P students, faculty and staff have access 24-7 with their swipe card.

Inside ORP: 
  • 4th floor student lounge 
  • Lobby seating 
Outside: 
  • Riverwalk-adjacent patio areas with Wi-Fi 
Nearby: 
  • UTSA Southwest Campus (open spaces) 
  • Shared café seating (respect quiet policies) 

On-site (current):

  • There will be beverage and snack vending options on the 1st and 4th floors.

Coming Spring 2026:

  • The Den by Denny’s – a full-service food counter that will accept Rowdy Dollars, Dining Dollars, and Meal Trades

Nearby, walkable restaurants:

  • La Panaderia
  • Acenar
  • Guillermo's
  • Pete’s Tako House
  • Bunz Handcrafted Burgers
  • Dorrego’s
  • Ocho
  • Texan Sizzle
  • Pinkerton's BBQ

… and more!

Contact Information

Do you still have questions? No problem. Contact information is listed below.

Student Questions:
Flor De Liz Rodriguez
Faculty Questions:
Roxanne Cuevas
210-458-3010