Now that the bond issue has passed and it has been determined that a new
structure will replace South Park Middle School, those of us who want to
preserve the building are now placed in the unfortunate position of finding
a use for our beloved South Park in order to still save it. That means we
will have to find a developer who will be willing to take over the building.
Before we can entice a developer, we must bring the South Park Neighborhood
to a level that will convince that developer that such an investment would
be merited.
Bear in mind that BISD is currently seeking "suitable" property on which to
build the new facility. One option that is being considered is Alice Keith Park.
In order for that to happen, BISD will have to negotiate with the City, and
it might have to go to a vote to the citizens before the park could be
relinquished for the structure. To ask South Park Neighborhood to give up
Alice Keith, too, only adds insult to injury. However, if no land is available,
the option to demolish our school for the land access could very well still be
on the table. Our only hope for victory is to find a working and realistic
plan of development is so attractive that BISD would not in good faith
compromise that potential for growth of the community.
It will take all our collective efforts and individual ideas to accomplish this,
so please contact all the supporters you know, advise them of this web page and our
New Save South Park Group Page, and encourage them to join forces
and become active particpants in this cause.
It is urgent that we find a viable solution that will
maintain the historical integrity of the school, as well as be of
significant benefit to the South Park Community.
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