Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director
Contact Info
(830) 221-4350 - sdicke@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
Title
Discuss and consider approval of the Landa Park Master Plan.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The City Council approved a contract with Asakura Robinson in January 2016 to complete a master plan for Landa Park. The preparation of the plan included a thorough public engagement effort and guidance from a seven member citizen steering committee.
In January 2017 the City Council had a joint workshop with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to review a draft of the plan. A final document was prepared and presented to the Council on August 14, 2017.
The plan development included 4 community forums, 6 steering committee meetings, 10 stakeholder meetings, 500+ community survey responses, 1,500 visits to the project website by the firm and many conversations with park users.
The plan addresses four major topic areas including circulation, program, landscape and ecology, and amenities. Major recommendations include:
Circulation:
• Circulation strategy
• Landa Park Drive festival street design
• Park promenade
• Gazebo Loop parking/ADA sidewalks
• Parking Management
• Connectivity
Program:
• Strategic program improvements
• New program options
Landscape and Ecology
• Green infrastructure framework
• Reinforce the arboretum
Amenities
• Site furnishing management and upgrades
• Signage management and upgrades
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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X |
Yes |
City Plan/Council Priority: |
Strategic Priorities: (Infrastructure) - Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board unanimously approved the plan at their meeting on July 25, 2017.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Landa Park Master Plan.