Texas Construction News staff writer
DALLAS — The Dallas City Council has approved plans for a new $2 billion, 2.5-million-square-foot convention center to be built adjacent to the current Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in 2024, with a target completion date in 2029.
The new center is set to feature 800,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and 400,000 square feet of breakout space, including a 100,000-sq. ft. ballroom. The project also includes the development of a surrounding “Convention Center District” with restaurants, retail, and lodging, designed to create a walkable urban destination.
According to Visit Dallas, the new center is expected to nearly double the annual attendance and associated revenue for the city.
