The area surrounding Wurzbach Road, between Fredericksburg Road and Northwest Military Highway, is being considered for designation as San Antonio's fourth cultural heritage district. Known for its diverse culinary offerings representing Mediterranean, North African, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian cuisines, the area also houses organizations supporting resettled refugees from the Middle East and South Asia. The City Council will vote on the recommendation.
The area that includes Wurzbach Road , between Fredericksburg Road and Northwest Military Highway, has for years been known as a place to find a variety of Mediterranean, North African, Chinese, Japanese and IndianWith a dense population of resettled refugees from the Middle East and South Asia, it’s also home to the Center for Refugee Services and the nonprofit, Culturingua.
Commissioner Jimmy Cervantes also praised the designation. “There are some norms and values and laws that are different over there from here, but this actually goes a long way to showing appreciation to those who have fought and worked in support of this country, especially those who recently migrated here over the last 10, 20 years,” he said.
The City of San Antonio’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility found the most commonly spoken languages besides English in the area include Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Telugu, Tamil, Pashto, Chinese, Dari, Hindi and Tagalog. The designation also comes with a recommendation that several businesses in the district receive “History Here” markers, including the Cielo Community Gardens at the House of Prayer Lutheran Church and the shopping center in which Ali Baba and restaurants like Naara Cafe and Baklövâ Bakery are located.
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