Yes, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) expansion is on track to be completed as planned, and events will be hosted starting in 2029.

The KBHCCD expansion is a significant economic catalyst for Dallas. Commitments from more than 40 conventions are expected to generate an economic impact of nearly $1 billion starting in 2029. Additionally, about 100 more events are under consideration. This momentum signifies a promising future for financial success, job creation, and increased tourism in our city.

Ongoing efforts to ensure the success of the convention center expansion incorporate recent feedback from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Union Pacific Railroad (UPPR), and High-Speed Rail (HSR), among others. Expansion plans for KBHCCD will strategically realign to ensure seamless connectivity from Lamar to Botham Jean Boulevard while maintaining the same square footage originally proposed.

You can view the original masterplan site here.

No, the original square footage will not change.

On March 6, 2024, City of Dallas staff will recommend the acquisition of about 250,000 sq ft. of neighboring land.

Lot E is crucial for enhancing the functionality of the Convention Center and surrounding areas by providing solutions for logistics, marshaling, potential parking, and serving as a central plant location. This will significantly contribute to the project's overall success and efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas expansion on schedule?

What is the economic impact of the KBHCCD expansion?

What prompted the project's reorientation?

Will the original square footage change because of the reorientation of the project?

Will the reorientation of the project require the acquisition of neighboring land?

Why is Lot E essential to the project?