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How will the Nolte Hotel project affect Peter French's development firm?

Nolte Hotel project advances, moving design into materiality phase The Nolte Hotel project, which incorporates the Wells Fargo building, is progressing through its development stages. Peter French, representing SEMI Development, confirmed that the schematic work is complete. The firm is now focusing on the materiality of the project, including selecting bricks and designing the streetscape, as the project moves toward construction.

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The facts so far

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  • The Nolte Hotel project will cover the entire city block surrounded by Nolte, River, Washington and Austin streets.seguintoday.com
  • Peter French, of SEMI Development, says schematic work is done and they are digging into the materials.seguintoday.com
  • The project is expected to open in the third quarter of 2029.seguintoday.com
  • The hotel will either be a boutique property for Hilton or Marriott as a brand.seguintoday.com

Why it matters

The Nolte Hotel project is described as a transformational, multi-use development intended to change the face of downtown Seguin. It is designed to be a full-service destination, featuring a restaurant, entertainment venue space, meeting space, and retail, aiming to attract both out-of-town visitors and local residents.

This project is a public-private partnership, with the city of Seguin having purchased the former Wells Fargo building. It is expected to provide a tremendous amount of annual economic impact, including direct and indirect jobs, positioning the development as a major economic driver for the community.

What we don't know yet

  • Which hotel brand, Hilton or Marriott, will ultimately be selected for the property?
  • What specific incentive packages will be finalized for the project next year?

What would change this answer

The city council approves the final incentive packages and construction documents next year.The project timeline could accelerate, potentially bringing the start of construction forward.
The chosen hotel brand (Hilton or Marriott) delays its commitment to the project.The project's completion date of the third quarter of 2029 could be pushed back.

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