The Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a resolution requesting the City Council to reexamine a 2019 ordinance that exempted a concession company from public review.
Neighbors and local activists oppose the adventure concession due to concerns about gentrification and the potential loss of historical and cultural significance in East Austin.
The Expedition School’s transition to a nonprofit has sparked debate about the appropriateness of its concession operations, which some feel circumvent public input processes.
Organizations such as HABLA and PODER are actively opposing the commercialization of Festival Beach, advocating for the preservation of East Austin's cultural identity.
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