Panel OKs removal of trees at Brackenridge Park to protect historic structures
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The San Antonio Planning Commission approved changes to the Brackenridge Park 2017 Bond Project on Wednesday that will allow for the removal of almost 300 trees — including nine heritage trees — threatening protected historic structures within the iconic park.
Despite opposition voiced in person by four citizens Wednesday and via 16 recorded voicemails, the Planning Commission authorized the removal of 289 trees to protect historic Brackenridge structures such as the Lambert Beach River walls, beach steps, Brackenridge Pump House, Upper Labor Acequia, and Upper Labor Dam. To help mitigate the environmental impacts, such as loss of habitat and canopy, city staff plans to plant more than 219 new trees within the park.