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Historic commission sends Brackenridge Park Phase 2 to design committee after public outcry over trees, picnic tables and parking
Summary
After hours of testimony from dozens of residents and tribal representatives, the Historic and Design Review Commission voted Jan. 21 to refer the Brackenridge Park Phase 2 proposal to the Design Review Committee and schedule a site visit for further study of trees, picnic tables, parking and kiosk relocation.
The Historic and Design Review Commission voted Jan. 21 to send the City’s Brackenridge Park Phase 2 plans to the Design Review Committee and to schedule a site visit after an extended public comment period that voiced strong opposition to aspects of the proposal.
The Phase 2 plan, presented by Jamal Moreno of the City of San Antonio’s Capital Delivery Department and Ashley Williams of SWA Group, would rehabilitate historic park features including the 1877 pump house, the acequia and raceway, and the upper lily pond; stabilize the Upper Labor Diversion Dam; restore two historic restroom pavilions; relocate utilities underground; and add planting and erosion control measures. The design team said the project reduces impervious surface by about 10 percent, proposes…
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