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Our History
Westside Development Corporation (WDC), founded in 2006 by the City of San Antonio Council and Mayor, addresses long-term economic development concerns in the inner Westside of San Antonio, including blight, gaps in goods and available services, high unemployment rate, and low per capita income for an area where 93% of the population is Hispanic and/or Latino. WDC operates solely in the Westside in the WDC Empowerment Zone, serving the most vulnerable in San Antonio’s communities.
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The organization is committed to implementing planning and economic development initiatives that protect and preserve the culture and history but also create a viable, sustainable and thriving urban community. Through WDC’s core small business programs and revitalization efforts we work toward our mission of economic stability for the Westside.
WDC operates as a 501(c)(3) and city delegate agency, receiving funds from the City of San Antonio, financial institutions, private foundations and individual donors to carry out its mission.
Our MISSION AND VISION
The mission of the Westside Development Corporation (WDC) is to foster economic development, promote the development and redevelopment of real estate within its target area, create viable urban communities, and preserve the character, culture and history of the Westside.
The vision is a vibrant Westside community where people want to live, work, and visit.
Board of Directors
The WDC is governed by a 14 member board comprised of representatives from a cross-section of local stakeholders including small and large businesses, neighborhood residents, educational institutions, non-profit, health, and housing organizations.
Joe Carreon
HoltCat
Dan Yoxall
Hazel L. Davis
Financial Institution: Jefferson Bank
Theresa De La Haya
Health: University Health System (UHS)
Mary Jordan Vexler
Megan Nicole Legacy
Mark Hernandez
Cynthia Test
Donald “Mac” Rattan
Chris Martinez
Stephen O’Donnell
Lauro De Leon
Jessie Zapata
Leona Pallansch
Ex-officio members
Roberto Trevino
Shirley Gonzales
Greg Brockhouse
Ana Sandoval
WDC Staff
Leonard Rodriguez
leonard@westsidedevcorp.com
Judy Gomez
judy@westsidedevcorp.com
Hilda Santiago
hilda@westsidedevcorp.com
Isa Fernández, MPA
isa@westsidedevcorp.com
Melinda Gonzalez
melinda@westsidedevcorp.com
Lauren Nelson
lauren@westsidedevcorp.com