SPC NEW VETERANS' HALL AND DINING CENTER

The SPC NEW Veterans' Hall and Dining Center is a new 22,500-square-foot facility being constructed at 1801 Martin Luther King Drive in San Antonio. This single-story building will serve as a dedicated Veterans' Center and include a dining hall with full kitchen facilities. The project represents a significant investment in campus infrastructure, with an estimated cost of $21,400,000.

Stantec is the design firm of record for this new construction project. The registered accessibility specialist is Jessica Trevino Hamm. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026, and plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, and completion is targeted for March 2028.

Project Scale and Cost Context

The estimated cost of $21,400,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Bexar County, which is $600,000. The building size of 22,500 square feet is also larger than the county median of 6,300 square feet. At a computed cost of $951 per square foot, this project significantly exceeds the county median of $115 per square foot for similar filings.

The scheduled build window of 534 days is longer than the county median of 208 days for new construction projects. This extended timeline reflects the complexity of building a new structure with specialized dining and community center functions. The project involves public funds and public land, indicating its role in the broader educational and community service mission of the college district.

Location and Local Context

The project is located in Bexar County, San Antonio. Census estimates for the 78203 ZIP code indicate a population of about 4,845 and a median household income of $34,815. The area has 2,380 housing units with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied homes. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $139,900.

City of San Antonio permit records show 17 permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2025 and July 2026. These include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and demolition permits with total declared valuations of $250,000. The most recent permit activity involves electrical plant upgrades and switchgear work, consistent with the infrastructure needs of a new campus facility.