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South Padre Island council hears design update for convention center expansion; wetlands, parking and bird‑friendly glass highlighted
Summary
Architects presented a revised expansion plan that avoids encroaching on native habitat, adds a black box theater and expanded exhibit space, and uses frited (bird‑friendly) glass. Council and staff raised long‑term maintenance and parking concerns; no final funding decision was taken.
South Padre Island city officials received an update on plans to expand and renovate the island’s convention center, with presenters saying the latest design avoids encroaching on native habitat while adding meeting and exhibition space.
Blake Henry, convention and visitors bureau representative, told the council the project team is presenting “version 2,” which he said means “we're not encroaching in any of the native habitat in the South End,” and that the project will not convert the Circle Drive into a parking lot. Architect Raymond Genach of Genach & Associates reviewed renderings showing a new exhibit hall,…
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