Hemisfair to build exquisite garden following $1 million donation
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On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.Hemisfair
San Antonio residents will soon have a new spot to appreciate nature after a record-setting donation by the family of a late philanthropist.
On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.
Posted By Katie Hennessey on Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 11:06 AM click to enlarge Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation Peggy Mays Garden Conceptual Rendering After receiving its first ever seven-figure philanthropic donation, downtown San Antonio s Hemisfair public space will use the money to construct a garden in the new year. The Mays Family Foundation announced a $1 million gift in honor of family matriarch Peggy Mays, who died at 85 last month. The Hemisfair Conservancy will develop the Peggy Mays Garden along East Nueva Street between Yanuguana Garden and the future Civic Park. My mother was devoted to adding beauty and improving life for all San Antonians, foundation President Kathy Mays Johnson said in a press release. Our f