Environmentalists and others have fought the plan for roughly a year, calling it excessive and damaging to wildlife. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX BrackenridgePark wildlife PublicParks Environment
“It is clear to this committee that there is passion on both sides of the issue, and neither side will be happy with the decision,” THC Commissioner John L. Nau III said.
The commissioners, who met at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, delayed a decision on the permits last month after residents argued that the city's tree-removal scheme was excessive. Environmentalists and others have fought the project for roughly a year, calling it excessive and damaging to both wildlife and the park.
During the meeting, Historical Commission Chairman John L. Nau III said his group's authority includes preservation of historic buildings on-site but doesn't extend to protecting trees. The city initially proposed cutting down 105 trees but reduced the number after waves of public backlash during the project's initial stages. Environmentalists and wildlife advocates argue the city has shown a lack of transparency about its plans from the beginning.
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