RE: Parkland Protection
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:16 pm
All
As co-sponsors, we are posting a resolution for consideration at our February 15th Council meeting that directs our staff to:
- Remove the city parkland (Butler Shores in Zilker Park, Roy Guerrero Park) as possible locations for a MLS stadium
- Provide more in-depth analysis of the McKalla Lane property (near the Domain)
- Continue with the community engagement portion of the analysis for McKalla Lane and other potential sites
We are taking this action because we believe as our city grows we must protect our parkland. Parks are a legacy for the people of Austin’s future and losing valuable parkland for private, for-profit uses is not appropriate for our city.
It’s time for the City Council to provide clear policy direction for our staff to allow stakeholders and private interests to move forward to determine mutually acceptable options that will work for all.
We look forward to further conversation.
Ann Kitchen
Alison Alter
Jimmy Flannigan
Leslie Pool
As co-sponsors, we are posting a resolution for consideration at our February 15th Council meeting that directs our staff to:
- Remove the city parkland (Butler Shores in Zilker Park, Roy Guerrero Park) as possible locations for a MLS stadium
- Provide more in-depth analysis of the McKalla Lane property (near the Domain)
- Continue with the community engagement portion of the analysis for McKalla Lane and other potential sites
We are taking this action because we believe as our city grows we must protect our parkland. Parks are a legacy for the people of Austin’s future and losing valuable parkland for private, for-profit uses is not appropriate for our city.
It’s time for the City Council to provide clear policy direction for our staff to allow stakeholders and private interests to move forward to determine mutually acceptable options that will work for all.
We look forward to further conversation.
Ann Kitchen
Alison Alter
Jimmy Flannigan
Leslie Pool