DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Xavier D. Urrutia
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Briefing on the Brackenridge Park Draft Master Plan
SUMMARY:
Briefing on the Brackenridge Park draft master plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
During the FY 2015 Budget process a budget amendment request was made on behalf of the Brackenridge Conservancy for $250,000.00 to update the 1979 Brackenridge Park Master Plan for the purpose of identifying and prioritizing investment in the park through current land use planning and design guidelines. In April 2015, City Council approved the development of a master plan for Brackenridge Park through a professional services agreement with Rialto Studio, Inc.
In early March 2016, a copy of the draft document was provided to Mayor and City Council in anticipation of the briefing provided to the Neighborhoods and Livability Committee on March 29, 2016 and subsequent release to park stakeholders and the public. On April 26, 2016, the project team lead by Rialto Studio, Inc. presented the draft master plan to the public where citizens had the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback. After that meeting Councilman Trevi?o was contacted by community members concerned that limited opportunities existed for public engagement and feedback on the Brackenridge Park Draft Master Plan and in particular by citizens who traditionally and historically use the park. Through the Councilman's engagement, the Parks and Recreation Department facilitated six (6) additional public input meetings which concluded in July 2016.
The Parks and Recreation Department presented the results of the public input on the draft master plan to the Neighborhoods and Livability Committee on August 15, 2016. At this briefing a report summarizing the results of the public engagement meetings was provided and was made available to the public on the City's website, a total of 384 residents attended the community meetings and 103 com...
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