These before-and-after photos show how much San Antonio has changed

San Antonio’s continued development and growth means that the local scenery changes dramatically each year — and the city is downright unrecognizable compared to how it looked 15 years ago.

Some of the changes have been for the better, but others less so. On the plus side, the River Walk and other local landmarks have gotten makeovers, enriching the city’s cultural landscape.

While the SA food scene also seems to get better and better annually, there have been some notable losses just the same. And sure, there are more downtown living options, but housing costs continue to rise at an alarming rate.

Here’s a before-and-after look at how San Antonio has changed since the late 2000s.