They Turned a Gravel Lot into the Most Sustainable Park in Texas

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Parks can be more than green spaces — and Confluence Park proves it. Built on a former industrial yard, this park now captures rainwater, restores native landscapes, and helps protect the San Antonio River. In this video, we tour the park with Frates Seeligson, Executive Director of the San Antonio River Foundation, to see how every detail — from plant selection to pavilion design — works in harmony with the environment.

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00:00 – More Than Just a Park
00:24 – The Vision Behind Confluence Park
01:30 – Designing for People and Nature
02:05 – Innovative Rainwater Management
03:23 – Educational & Interactive Features
05:00 – Ecological Restoration in Action
05:52 – Architecture Inspired by Nature
06:58 – Art as an Experience
08:47 – The Bigger Environmental Picture
10:03 – A Blueprint for the Future

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