Council members want to remove parkland from MLS stadium consideration

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the owners of a Major League Soccer team considers where to possibly build a new stadium in Austin, some council members want to narrow that list even further and exclude parkland from the options. That would mean Precourt Sports Ventures’ top pick, Butler Shores, would not be able to be built.
“We are taking this action because we believe as our city grows we must protect our parkland. Parks are a legacy for the people of Austin’s future and losing val