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A look at plans and potential problems for a new St. Petersburg pier

 
Alma replaces the inverted pyramid with a tower that’s about 150 feet tall.
Alma replaces the inverted pyramid with a tower that’s about 150 feet tall.
Published April 6, 2015

ST. PETERSBURG — In about three weeks, there's likely to be a decision about which one of three pier design team finalists will be recommended for the $46 million project. • In the intervening period, the architects and engineering teams of the Pier Park, Destination St. Pete Pier and Alma concepts must prepare answers for a final round before the six-member committee charged with evaluating and ranking their submissions. • Here's a look at some of what each plan offers, potential problems and where the people who must make a decision about one of the city's most controversial projects are leaning.