b'C o m m u n i t yWhitecap NPI Announces Model Homes, First BuildersA new level of coastal living is being created on North Padre Island - Phase I sales now underway.After more than three years and millionsowners and visitors, above alla modern ininfrastructureinvestment,whichin- and elegant connection to the island and cluded the transformation of a retired golfits marine environment. To many buyers, course into more than five miles of navi- the outdoor space of these luxury homes gable canals and bulkheaded, waterfrontwill be of equal or greater importance than homesites, Whitecap NPI is set to breakinterior space, which is why a single, ca-groundonitsfirstmodelhomes.Localnal-front property can offer covered patios custom builders, Newcastle Homes andand balconies, a waterfront deck for fish-Azali Homes, were announced as the firsting and gathering, a swimming pool andTop: Rendering of canal activity at Whitecap NPI, which provides direct boating access to Laguna twopreferredbuildersinthedevelop- outdoor kitchen, plus the ultimate rooftopMadre and Gulf of Mexico; Above: Single-family home rendering; Below: Duplex rendering.ments Phase One, specifically the White- terracemany of which will offer breath-cap Island section of the community. taking views of both the Gulf of Mexico NewcastleHomeswillbebuildingand Laguna Madre. Interiors will be high-three-story floor plans designed by Placely-appointed, with upgrade options like an Designersrangingfrom2,358to2,787elevator and premium appliances.square feet of livable space. Azali HomesWhencomplete,over600homes,in-willconstructtwoandthree-storyfloorcludingsingle-familyandduplexes,ca-plans by Will & Fotsch Architects, rangingnal-frontandinterior,willoccupythe from 2,651 to 3,976 square feet of livable240-acre master-planned resort commu-space. Three canal front and two interiornity. Short-term rentals will be available lots have been selected for Whitecap NPIsforasignificantproportionofowners, first model homes, which are expected tothat will be professionally managed by an be completed toward the end of 2025.in-house team.Featured home designs follow the overallAlsobreakinggroundontheWhite-theme of Whitecap NPI and what it offerscapIslandsectionofthecommunityis 58THECOASTALBENDMAGAZINE TheCoastalBend.com'