DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing on Brackenridge Park Draft Master Plan
SUMMARY:
Briefing on the public input regarding the Brackenridge Park draft master plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City issued a Request for Qualifications in December 2014 to select a consulting team. In April 2015, City Council approved the selection of Rialto Studio and its consulting team including Alamo Architects, Ford Powell & Carson, and Work5hop to undertake the master planning process.
The draft master plan identifies primary park issues such as segmented functionality and flow; the dominance of impervious cover; lack of parking; constricted roadway access; invasive species; river quality; neighborhood pedestrian connectivity; limited free public space; and costly park maintenance activities. A copy of the draft document was provided to Mayor and City Council in early March in anticipation of the briefing provided to the Neighborhoods and Livability Committee on March 29, 2016. Subsequently, the draft master plan was presented in detail to the public on April 26 at the San Antonio Garden Center where citizens had the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the project team directly.
After the public presentation at the San Antonio Garden Center, Councilman Trevi?o was contacted regarding limited opportunities for public engagement and feedback on the Draft Brackenridge Park Master Plan and in particular by citizens who traditionally and historically use the park. Working with the Councilman and through his engagement with his Council colleagues, the Parks and Recreation Department facilitated six (6) additional public input meetings attended by a total of 384 residents which provided verbal and written comments. The meeting locations and dates are reflected below.
* Tuesday, June 14
o Lions Field Adult and Senior Center
o 103 attendees
* Tuesday, June 21
o D...
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