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from click2houston.com:Â
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Astrodome's future:Â County Judge proposed world's largest indoor park & rec center
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HOUSTON - Despite proposals to tear down the Astrodome, Harris County's judge is fighting to have the stadium preserved. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett hosted a news conference Tuesday afternoon at the stadium to announce a proposal of his own. Emmett said he wants to repurpose the Eighth Wonder of the World and turn it into the world's largest indoor park and recreation center.
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I believe it is time to put forth a new vision for the future of the Dome," Emmett said. "With that in mind, I am suggesting that we explore the concept of creating an indoor park and recreation area inside the Dome for the people of Harris County. The world's largest indoor park."
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The Dome is already paid for, Emmett said, and owned by the county. Emmett did not estimate a cost because he said it depends on how many features are incorporated in the park's plans.
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"Rather than try to convert the Dome into something it was never intended to be, I think it is time to look back to the original vision of Judge Hofheinz," Emmett said. "That vision was to provide a place for traditional outdoor activities in a climate-controlled space. A space like none other in the world."
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He added that the Astrodome is structurally sound.
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According to Emmett, some of the potential features include:
The park would be open to the public except when in use by tenants like the Houston Rodeo or Offshore Technology Conference
A large open greenspace for festivals and other community gatherings
Sports facilities such as hike and bike trails, as well as archery ranges
A pavilion for music and other events
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics facility
Emmett said any plan must be approved by the Texas Historical Commission
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