AGENDA - San Antonio Housing Authority

TRANSFORMATION PLANondEASTSIDE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION PLANking &etss tops”Courtsmeentfels:and using local plant species that preventerosion and tolerate xeric conditions. Use ofshade trees, passive solar shading devices,and cool surfaces (such as high-albedopaving and roofing materials) throughout thesite and building design will help maintainnative microclimate. This saves energy andpromotes livability by enabling residents toregularly enjoy time outdoors on porches,patios and in public green spaces.Create new green spaces.• As part of a future redevelopment ofWheatley Courts, create a new neighborhoodpark south of Lamar Street, betweenGevers and Mittman Streets.• Utilize available land to develop communitygardens in conjunction with newresidential and retail redevelopments.Improve and share existing green spaces.• Improve existing condition and add programmingof Lindberg Park.• Enhance and add amenities to the greenspace around Washington ElementarySchool.• Develop new and shared program forrecreational space at Wheatley MiddleSchool and Lindberg Park.Connect to the surrounding green spacenetwork• Create community gardens and pocketparks to develop stronger network ofgreen spaces within the study area.Land surrounding Washington Elementary schoolcould be improved with new amenities added.bs,s,52