Raleigh Convention Center renderings show 3 possible futures for the downtown expansion project [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — There are now renderings showing what the expanded Raleigh Convention Center could look like when it is finished.

An Atlanta-based company, which has also worked on the Javits Center expansion in New York City, is helping to design the space, which has a $387.5 million budget.

“I think it’ll be good,” North Raleigh resident Nick Parsheoon said.

The City of Raleigh released three renderings showing different possible designs for the space.

All of the options include more convention space, pedestrian bridges over South McDowell Street, and a large terrace to view the skyline.

The expansion is going to cause a new building to go up next to Raleigh’s iconic shimmer wall. That means the shimmer wall will no longer be visible from the road, but pedestrians can see it from a sidewalk.

Red Hat Amphitheater is moving to make way for the added space and that too will get a new look.

Tourism leaders said a bigger convention center will attract more events.

“These are …