History
In 1910 Colonel George W. Brackenridge donated 503 acres “for the benefit of the University of Texas.” This gift, one of many generous donations was to be used for the purpose of advancing and promoting University education. This piece of land is now 345 acres, as approximately 90 acres, geographically separated from the rest of the tract, were sold and 65 acres were conveyed for streets and other public services. As stewards of the land, The University of Texas System Board of Regents formed the Brackenridge Tract Task Force in July of 2006. The Task Force was developed to study the long term use of the tract and make recommendations “concerning the best and most prudent ways to utilize the asset to the maximum benefit of The University of Texas at Austin.” As a result of the Task Force work, the Board of Regents issued a Request for Qualifications for a master planner to develop at least two conceptual master plans for the Brackenridge Tract. Subsequently, Cooper, Robertson & Partners, LLP, an architecture and urban design firm, was selected to lead the master planning project.
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