City sprawl surrounds this tiny triangle of a neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Oakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.
Lottie Millsaps has lived here since 1957. She is one of many who have fought to preserve this neighborhood and slow progress.
In many neighborhoods, curbs, sidewalks and streetlamps are desired. In Oakland Estates, they’re shunned.
How long can residents fight to keep this area, as Millsaps puts it, “country with convenience”?
In this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” the 94-year-old Millsaps and her neighbors explain what makes this neighborhood unique. They also discuss the challenges of dealing with development, the City of San Antonio and Mother Nature.
Can trees, acre lots and diverse homes continue to thrive in a modern metro area Yes, according to these neighbors.
Explore Oakland Estates with us in this episode of “Know My Neighborhood.”
You can watch the Oakland Estates “Know My Neighborhood” episode on KSAT.com, free on KSAT Plus, KSAT’s YouTube page, and all other KSAT digital platforms.
Read next:
- History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of Bexar
- In Oakland Estates, residents celebrate the connection with nature
- Oakland Estates’ melting pot of faiths creates home away from home for families
- Meet Oakland Estates’ local treasure and champion of preservation
- Community concerns rise over Oakland Estates drainage project plans
