A major expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center is set to include the seizure of nearly nine acres of land in Hermann Park, once envisioned as a healing garden for patients and visitors.
A major expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center is set to include the seizure of nearly nine acres of land from Hermann Park.
Harris Health, an entity of the county, is in discussions to take by eminent domain three parcels of land adjacent to the hospital to support the expansion. The plan was explained during a public hearing on the land seizure last week when members of the health system board of trustees heard no strong opposition to the plan.
Cara Lambright, the president of the Hermann Park Conservancy, said the need for the hospital expansion is clear. She said the conservancy, which serves as a nonprofit citizens’ organization that oversees park improvements, supports the expansion — but remains mindful of what the community stands to lose…