The first phase includes constructing new food and beverage facilities, demolishing the annex, realigning Commerce Street to create a site pad for a future convention hotel and rebuilding the center’s loading docks. This phase is expected to begin construction in mid-2023 and be completed in 2026.
The second phase of the project will include demolishing the 1968 arena and creating approximately 97,000 square feet of net new exhibit hall space, 48,000 square feet of flexible meeting rooms and a new 50,000-square-foot ballroom. There are also plans to renovate the current facility, which was expanded in 2003.
“Expanding a building like this is a generational project,” Crum said. “So, we’re talking about moving Fort Worth from what you would call a lower tier in the convention, meetings industry to an upper tier. So, it’s a very big deal for our hospitality economy.” According to Crum, the hospitality industry in Fort Worth employs more than 25,000 people. The expansion of the convention center is expected to build on the industry, he said.
The next step before city leaders is to approve a recommendation to hire a construction manager. Crum said that is expected in November.
Is there much demand for Ft Worth convention centers? What’s this with wasting ridiculous about on money on convention centers that mostly sit empty.
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