Please urge your Travis County Commissioners to preserve the historic Palm School and the surrounding site.
Palm School and the land on which it sits are key to the success of the Palm District Master Plan, which aims to transform that quadrant of Downtown in ways that celebrate Waller Creek, create a more pedestrian-friendly streetscape, and honor this area's Mexican American history.
The Travis County Commissioners Court is currently deliberating whether to sell the Palm School building and site. We hope you will join us in encouraging Travis County to partner with the City to preserve Palm School and the site as a place for cultural programs rather than to sell into private hands.
Here is a suggested template for your email from our friends at Waterloo Greenway:
Save Palm School! Preserve this historic site and maintain it in the public realm to honor its history and culture. As currently allowed, potential new development risks diminishing the possibility of a beautiful, culturally-conscious landmark in downtown Austin. Travis County, we need you to help create an active, welcoming, and family-friendly corner in downtown, connecting with the natural beauty of Palm Park and Waller Creek.
