The City of San Antonio has opened the floor to its citizens for discussions about the potential renaming of a renowned urban ecosystem. The area in question includes the interconnected San Pedro, Apache, Alazán, and Martínez Creeks, collectively known as the Westside Creeks. A public hearing is scheduled to delve into the proposal of christening this natural space as the "Roberto Rodriguez Westside Creeks Ecosystem." The gathering is slated for Thursday, September 5 at 6 p.m., taking place at Westside Family YMCA located at 2900 Ruiz Street, 78228.
Citizen engagement is at the heart of the decision-making process, with views both for and against the renaming being solicited by the city. Roberto Rodriguez has been an instrumental figure in pushing the Westside Creeks Ecosystem Restoration Project forward since he joined the San Antonio River Authority Board of Directors in 2001. Although there's a proposed change for the overarching name of the ecosystem, it’s important to note that the individual creeks will continue to be recognized by their current names.
The city is reaching out via multiple channels — residents can express their opinions at the public hearing, or if preferred, they can send in their thoughts through mail, phone, or the online platform. To be part of the conversation or to garner additional information, interested parties are directed to the city's dedicated forum at SASpeakUp.com/WestsideCreeks.
Accessibility is a focal point for the public hearing — the meeting site is fully equipped to accommodate persons with disabilities. Ample parking is available for all attendees. Should there be a requirement for language translation services including Spanish and ASL, the city requests a 72-hour notice prior to the meeting, individuals in need of these services are encouraged to reach out to Public Works via [email protected], thus ensuring full participation from community members. Feedback made during the hearing or communicated through other avenues will form part of the city's official public record, which could be disclosed in response to open records requests.
