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A sky-high view of the topping out ceremony for Phase 1 of the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion. [Video still: City of Fort Worth]
Topping Out Ceremony Held for Phase 1 of Fort Worth’s Convention Center Expansion
by David Seeley | Aug 9, 2024
Thursday's topping out ceremony marked a key development in the $95 million Phase 1 expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, slated for completion in 2026. Up next: an even bigger Phase 2 expansion with an estimated price tag of $606 million.
by Quincy Preston |
Dec 20, 2023
The city says the multi-phase expansion is "finally underway" to upgrade facilities, increase capacity, and deliver an elevated experience for Fort Worth’s $3 billion annual visitor industry.
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by Lance Murray |
Apr 10, 2023
The city said the five-year contract renews support for Visit Fort Worth’s mission to raise awareness via marketing and media exposure, and deliver economic impact by securing sports events and conventions. The Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to vote on the contract at its April 25 meeting.
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by David Seeley |
Feb 6, 2023
Two months after selecting AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith to manage “the full scope” of phase one of a major expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, the city's plans for the area could be getting even bigger.
An advisory committee of community stakeholders and project team representatives recently recommended that the city council spend an additional $43 million to realign Commerce Street, allowing for the development of a Convention Center District that could feature "a dynamic urban design mix of new shops, restaurants, and other experiences," the city said.
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Fort Worth Convention Center [Photo: typhoonski/iStock]
Construction Firms Named for $30M Fort Worth Convention Center Phase One Expansion
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Dec 2, 2022
North Texas construction firms AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and EJ Smith are about to make their mark on downtown Fort Worth.
The city of Fort Worth has selected the three firms to manage "the full scope" of phase one of a major expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center—with a budget of up to $30 million.
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