South Padre Island Marine Park
Introduction
Incorporate public elements that make the water accessible to everyone in the community regardless of age, income, or ability.
Minimize impacts to sensitive environmental features whenever possible and leverage the design of necessary structures to expand and protect habitat for both aquatic and terrestrial species as much as possible.
Leverage the design of the harbor breakwater structures to provide shoreline protection from storms and reduce the potential for upland flooding.
Expand access to boating and the water for everyone in the community through public piers and affordable boat rental opportunities.
Incorporate innovative flexible broadside mooring strategies that allows the facility to accommodate boats of any size and respond to the seasonal and transient boating market as it evolves over time.
Incorporate modern marine codes to achieve the highest level of safety while reducing operational expenses through reduced energy demand, more durable low maintenance materials, and resilient design strategies to prepare for increased storm intensity and sea level rise.