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HDRC approves Brackenridge Park nature playscape after debate over trees, maintenance and bridge
Summary
The Historic and Design Review Commission approved a nature playscape and water feature for Brackenridge Park after commissioners and members of the public debated tree protection, maintenance plans for the water feature and the location/funding for a proposed pedestrian bridge.
The Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday approved a proposed nature playscape and accompanying water feature at Brackenridge Park, despite objections from some commissioners and members of the public about impacts to large heritage trees and how the water feature would be maintained.
The commission voted after a presentation from Chris Matri, chief executive officer of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy, and Michael Killeen, the project landscape architect. Matri told commissioners the design team hired Urban Tree Company to evaluate heritage trees and that 20 trees would be relocated within the park; "We are not removing any. We are relocating 20 trees," he said during the presentation.
Why it matters: The site is a heavily used, historic segment of Brackenridge Park that adjoins the San Antonio River and provides shade and habitat valued by residents. Several public speakers urged the Conservancy and city…
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