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Waterloo Greenway Phase II: The Confluence and Palm Park Named Features May 19, 2026 Waterloo Greenway Partnership and Governance • The City’s relationship with the Conservancy was formalized in a 2014 Joint Development Agreement (JDA), which outlined roles and responsibilities for the partners and established the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation (LGC) as directed and authorized by Council, to govern the partnership and implement the Greenway program. • This body follows Boards & Commissions rules, meets publicly and contains 5 members appointed by the City and 5 appointed by the Conservancy. • The LGC authorizes scopes of work and City contracts toward the implementation of the projects within the City Council approved Design Plan and governs the District’s public use and operations. • • • • • Sponsoring Departments: Sponsoring Departments: • • • Community Leadership Community Leadership PARD & Watershed Protection APR & Watershed Protection • Operations & Maintenance • Operations & Maintenance • Code Compliance Code Compliance Public Health, Safety & Welfare Public Health, Safety & Welfare • Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • • • • Subject Matter Expertise Subject Matter Expertise • • Programming & Art Programming & Art Environmental Stewardship Environmental Stewardship • Design Excellence Design Excellence • 3 Waterloo Greenway Phase II Texas Capitol N Lady Bird Lake C E S A R C H A V E Z S T Pontoon Bridge Austin Convention Center Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Creek The Delta Confluence RAINEY ST D A V S S T I D R I S K I L L S T Palm School Palm Park 2 N D S T 3 R D S T 4 T H S T 5 T H S T 6 T H S T 7 T H S T 8 T H S T 9 T H S T 1 0 T H S T 1 1 T H S T 1 2 T H S T Moody Amphitheater 1 5 T H S T SAN JACINTO BLVD Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center TRINITY ST NECHES ST RED RIVER ST SABINE ST Red River Cultural District The Refuge IH-35 Waterloo Park Dell Seton Medical Center Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Central Health Brackenridge Redevelopment Site Frank C. Erwin, Jr. Special Events Center Symphony Square Waterloo Greenway Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 4 Waterloo Greenway Naming Authority • The Joint Development Agreement (JDA) includes a provision on Naming Authority that grants the Conservancy the right to name parks, facilities, and features within the Greenway that are not already named, without waiving City Code requirements. • Proposed park features must be approved for naming by APR in accordance with Article 12 of the JDA • Once individual features are approved for naming, WGC must comply with requirements outlined in Article 12 of the JDA for naming rights • Director approval (for areas of the Greenway on Parkland) also follows APR process. Additional Naming Authority Request for the Confluence The Confluence: 1. The Creek Boardwalk: 800-foot-long, universally accessible boardwalk stitching together the Butler Trail and Rainey St. Historic District with Palm Park 2. The Bend: a seating area close to the water and near the natural bend in Waller Creek Naming Authority Request for Palm Park Donor Named Features 1. Durand Oak Lawn: Large lawn area near the historic Durand Oak 2. Big Kids Playground: Playground area for ages 5-12 including large play structures 3. Little Kids Playground: Playground area for younger kids with play structures 4. Community Gathering Plaza: A large, shaded deck next to the Shelter House 5. Misting Field: A water misting feature in the center of the park 6. Bird’s Nest and Bird Cage: Two structures in the playground for play and shade 7. Entry Portals (2): Unique local artist-designed entry portals into the playground 8. Small Gathering Lawns (2): Small lawns near the pavilion that will be used for gatherings and programs 9. Story Circle: A circle of stone seats in a lawn under a large shade tree 10. Artist Benches: Unique benches will be designed in collaboration with local artists Naming Authority Request for Palm Park Cont. Community Naming Program Per our agreement at the June 22, 2021 meeting, we are establishing a community naming program. Below are the three Palm Park features designated for this purpose: 11. Shade Pavilion: A new shade structure and community gathering space at the location of the former pool 12. Historic Stair and Altar: Preservation of the historic stair and new surrounding features that honor the history of the site 13. Shelter House Restoration: The restored Shelter House, including a new roof structure and restoration of the 1930s stone building Proposed Palm Park Named Features 1 2 7 6 10 4 13 5 12 11 8 3 6 9 8 7