Shearer Hills/Ridgeview: A hidden gem that converges food and shopping, and navigates countryโs immigration issue
In this episode of Know My Neighborhood, we talk to the people who make Shearer Hills/Ridgeview a mecca for foodies and shopping, and the controversy that comes with being one of the hotspots of the countryโs immigration issue.
Residents frustrated as bike lane project in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview remains stagnant
Community members in the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview community have been asking the City of San Antonio for north-to-south bike lanes for more than a decade. They said it's a life-or-death issue, as they take a chance every time they dare ride along a major road.
Mid-century modern homes are time capsules
Many homes in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview were built in the 1950s and 1960s with a new, fresh style we now call mid-century modern. The homes, with their expansive windows, nearly flat roofs and clean lines are considered architectural gems that evoke a little nostalgia.
Flood risk remains high for parts of Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood
Flooding in the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood has long been an issue. It became dangerously evident during the Memorial Day weekend floods of 2013. The city has spent nearly a decade trying to make improvements.
โDriven by fearโ: Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighbors weigh in on Migrant Resource Center
The Migrant Resource Center opened on San Pedro Avenue in 2022. It represents a humanitarian issue unfolding behind Shearer Hills/Ridgeview homes.
History of Shearer Hills reflects San Antonioโs post-war housing boom
Its 1950s and 60s vibe permeates Shearer Hills; it's one of the first developments during San Antonio's post-war building boom. Back then, the area was considered to be outside the city limits. Yet it was created during a time of racial segregation by developer H.J. Shearer, who had a racial covenant in the deed restrictions, a common practice at the time.
Know My Neighborhood: Shearer Hills-Ridgeview, Dealing with Differences
In the fifth episode of "Know My Neighborhood," KSAT focuses on Shearer Hills/Ridgeview โ a midtown neighborhood that converges food and shopping, and navigates the countryโs immigration issue.