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Lubbock council approves Design A2 to explore expansion of Memorial Convention Center; cost estimate due in weeks
Summary
The council unanimously approved a resolution to advance Concept A2 for the Lubbock Memorial Convention Center expansion and renovation, authorizing further design work and a concept‑level cost estimate to be returned in about 4–6 weeks; financing options discussed include a project finance zone and a possible hotel‑tax (venue) election.
The Lubbock City Council voted unanimously April 28 to approve a resolution advancing Concept A2 for further development of a planned expansion and renovation of the Lubbock Memorial Convention Center.
City Manager Bob Atkinson told the council the action is a next step in a multi‑stage process that began with a Convention Sports & Leisure (CSL) needs assessment. He said the resolution authorizes staff and the design team to refine the selected concept and produce a concept‑level budget and phasing plan. "Design Concept A2 is approved for the limited purpose of furthering future discussion and exploration of the potential development, expansion and renovation of the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center," Atkinson read from the…
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