▲ San Pedro Creek Culture Park San Antonio, Texas HDR/Pape-Dawson Engineers San Antonio, Texas Visionary design revitalized a once sacred creek with inspired art, splendid paseos, native plantings and unique plazas-to create an attractive area of respite and cultural reflection. The project team replaced the original concrete streambed with cobble and natural materials to further enhance aquatic habitat and restore the ecosystem that once propagated the creek. State-of-the-art crest gates at a downstream dam control the creek's water surface area and depth. An automated submersible pump speeds the flow of water through the area following major storms to minimize flooding. The resulting creek restoration has also fueled a development renaissance in downtown San Antonio. MAY / JUNE 2019 ENGINEERING INC. 25