Pensacola Beach could have a whole new look if plans put forward by the Santa Rosa Island Authority this week move forward. The proposal will be presented at a public meeting to be held at the Island Authority offices on Pensacola Beach on Wednesday evening.

The improvements proposed are for the core business area of the beach and include over 240,000 square feet of retail space, more than 2,000 parking spaces, a new Visitor's Center and Island Authority offices and a walkover bridge for Via DeLuna. The parking spaces would be housed in three separate parking decks in a central area.

Construction cost estimates as well projected tax revenues from the project will be presented at the public meeting. Drawings of the proposed improvements by architect Carter Quina will also be on display Wednesday evening.

If the plans move forward the Island Authority's next step will be to work to find funding sources for the proposal.

Interested in attending the public meeting? It will be held at 5pm Wednesday in the Santa Rosa Island Authority offices at 1 Via DeLuna Drive on Pensacola Beach.