$95 million expansion of convention center starts construction in Downtown Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth will begin construction in August on the 20-year planned expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center and expects to complete renovations by early 2026.
Phase 1 will add state-of-the-art food and beverage facilities, demolish an outdated 1983 annex, increase the center's loading docks from seven to 11 and realign Commerce Street to the east to create a site pad for a future convention hotel. "According to the state of Texas, Fort Worth's visitor economy generates over $3 billion annually and employs over 30,000 of our residents," said Mike Crum, director of public events for the City of Fort Worth."This expansion will allow us to deliver an even more delightful experience to our guests and remain competitive with other Texas cities."On Aug.
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