Designed for developers
Brooks exists for the community. To promote new development and bring economic prosperity to the region, Brooks offers incentives that many businesses have already taken advantage of to grow their business into the next big thing.
- Tax-Free Land
- Opportunity Zone Designation
- Less Red Tape
- Build-to-Suit
- Ideal Setting
- Established Design and Development Standards
Why Brooks?
Decisions well made
More than 50 BUSINESSES have made the move to Brooks. With $1.2B in development to date, Brooks is filled with DEVELOPERS, INVESTORS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS who are taking advantage of all that the community has to offer.
1,308
Total Acres
5,300+
Employees on Campus
$425M
Development Currently Underway
Make your mark
With nearly 250 acres still to develop and many redevelopment opportunities available on campus, this is the chance for your business to be the NEXT BIG THING.
Brooks is growing and developers from all over the world are taking advantage of the benefits like tax incentives, convenient transportation, a ready workforce, and vibrant community. Join the growth and prosperity that’s sweeping South San Antonio.
Ready to get started?
Overflowing with economic possibilities
Brooks is a community where people live, work, learn, play, and stay, and it’s growing every day. Formerly an Air Force Base, Brooks is now an open campus with a mission to benefit the economic development of the surrounding region and preserve our rich history. Now home to more than 50 businesses, the Brooks region is predicted to support more than 19,000 direct and indirect jobs by 2024.
250
Acres Still to Develop
$864M
Current Value
6,500
Future Employees
A Vision as BIG as Texas
Location is everything
Sunny San Antonio
Brooks is located on the South Side of San Antonio, Texas, just minutes from downtown and the beautiful San Antonio River. With more than 200 days of sunshine per year, low cost of living and doing business, and historical and cultural landmarks around every corner, the quality of life in San Antonio can’t be beat.
Number 1 region for numerical population growth from 2020-2021
Nearly 500,000 residents added to the region between 2010-2020
Projected regional population of almost 4 million by 2040
BIG things are happening
There’s always something to be excited about at Brooks. Stay up-to-date on the latest news.
Brooks plans to add affordable apartments, senior living facility to campus (San Antonio Business Journal)
September 14, 2023
The two projects would spring up at the intersection of South New Braunfels Avenue and Research Plaza. With market-rate housing and build-to-rent…
Global EV auto parts manufacturer to plant its flag at Brooks (San Antonio Business Journal)
September 7, 2023
San Antonio’s auto manufacturing industry is expanding as Brooks has landed a global company that produces parts for electric vehicles. The name of…
After Hurricane Maria drove him from Puerto Rico, chef Hector Rojas rises in S.A.’s culinary scene (San Antonio Express-News)
August 10, 2023
Hector Rojas didn’t have a culinary career on his mind when he became a hotel dishwasher at age 17 in his native Puerto Rico. Soon, however, he felt…
Houston developer doubles down on apartments at Brooks (San Antonio Business Journal)
August 3, 2023
After breaking ground on Caroline late last year, Houston-based developer Morgan Group is planning to nearly double the amount of apartments at…
Baptist hospital expands its south side NICU to meet high demand for preemie care on south side, surrounding area
June 7, 2023
Now even more of the tiniest infants — preemies — born with special medical needs, can receive lifesaving care, thanks to expansions in…
Arboretum backers make case for expansive tree garden in San Antonio (San Antonio Report)
June 2, 2023
Planting the first of what will eventually become sprawling groves of trees on a former Southeast San Antonio golf course is still at least three…
Dutch Bros. Coffee, Salad and Go, Bubba’s 33 coming soon to Brooks (MySA)
April 12, 2023
After site plans for the next phase of the Brooks development were leaked on social media, sources with the development have confirmed numerous…
What San Antonio can learn from one of its most sustainable parking lots (San Antonio Report)
March 30, 2023
San Antonio has some impressive examples of sustainable development, but these are sometimes not locally appreciated. An example is the nationally…
Brooks completes over $1.2 billion in development, to date
March 23, 2023
A 22-year transformation from former Air Force Base to mixed-use community Brooks, a former Air Force Base, has seen stunning transformation into a…
Building boom: Brooks redevelopment reaches over $1 billion in total investment (San Antonio Report)
March 2, 2023
The government entity working for over two decades to redevelop the decommissioned Brooks Air Force Base announced that it has reached a significant…