DALLAS, Texas – The City of Dallas has confirmed the design of its new convention center, which will incorporate a portion of the former Dallas Morning News (DMN) site.
Project officials presented the design during a community briefing on April 3, aligning with what was approved by the Dallas City Council last year.
The convention center, part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan, will cost approximately $3.7 billion.
The project aims to provide modern amenities, enhance the capacity for events, and integrate the surrounding communities. Construction will begin later this year, with partial demolition paving the way for this extensive renovation and expansion.
The facility will feature 800,000 square feet of exhibit hall space, 170,000 square feet of ballrooms, and 260,000 square feet of meeting rooms.
These enhancements are designed to accommodate a variety of events and increase the city’s competitive edge in hosting large-scale conventions and gatherings. The expansion will also include a 100,000-square-foot ballroom to cater to different event needs.
The design integrates elements of the old DMN site, located near the current convention center.
The project is managed by the City of Dallas, with contributions from architectural firms Perkins&Will and Populous.
These firms received a $141.5 million contract to provide architectural, engineering, and design services. The city awarded over $47 million in architectural and engineering design contracts for the project’s third and fourth components.
