Dallas has commenced a $3.7 billion expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The project, which broke ground on June 26, 2024, is the largest development in downtown Dallas history. City and county leaders participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the project's potential to attract professional sports teams and host the 2026 FIFA World Cup's International Broadcasting Center. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson emphasized the profound economic impact expected from the expansion. Taxpayers can expect significant returns from this multi-billion dollar investment, with public money being used to court teams.
"The economic impact is going to be profound," said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson at a groundbreaking event for the project. https://t.co/DTey5Ey1DO
Voting to commence negotiations that could land the FIFA World Cup media hub in Dallas was one of the few times the Council agreed Wednesday. It punted on charter amendments and a potential horse-drawn carriage ban. https://t.co/MyCvwuCy6e
Dallas’ leaders want to attract professional sports teams to downtown, and they recently signaled that they’ll spend public money to court teams. https://t.co/m81iFDxJYD
Dallas council clears path for convention center to host 2026 FIFA World Cup's International Broadcasting Center https://t.co/OZWGuBCj7K
Dallas’ $3.7B convention center expansion underway https://t.co/yIM052j4w6
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The expansion project at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is underway. https://t.co/gFCWArcYlp
Wednesday marks a historical moment for downtown Dallas history. City and county leaders will break ground on the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. https://t.co/4ULfFxH1AW
The Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas is about to get a multi-billion dollar facelift. https://t.co/S1QlML7d47
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