Walnut Creek Greenbelt, Austin, Texas

Garcia Design, Inc. assisted with city and federal permitting and was landscape architect for the restoration of a portion of Walnut Creek. The massive reconstruction of the creek is part of an effort to restore stream bank stability, enhance riparian ecosystem benefits, and protect critical infrastructure along the creek. Two sharp turns in the creek had been eroding for years due to floods and lack of vegetation. The landscape plan for the 3.9 acre site included herbaceous plants and a reforesting plan. The 1,200 linear feet of reconstructed banks were stabilized with approximately 400 newly planted trees and a native grass seed mix containing over 20 different species.