As Cincinnati embarks on a $700 million transformation of its downtown Convention District, the spotlight is shining on the exciting new developments. The reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center, an 800-room headquarters hotel, and the innovative Elm Street Convention Plaza are setting the stage for the future of meetings and conventions in the city.
This collection of stories showcases the buzz surrounding these projects, underscoring their importance not only for the meetings and events industry but also for the continued growth and vitality of Cincinnati. Browse the links below to explore the headlines and learn more about this massive project.
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In the News Articles
"The new state-of-the-art Duke Energy Convention Center (DECC) will feature a dramatic facade and an exhibition hall that will flow into the new Elm Street Plaza, an outdoor area connected to a programmable park space."
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"When completed in December 2025, the facility will feature a new façade, and the exhibition hall will flow into the new outdoor Elm Street Plaza, which will be available for events."
"The work signifies the beginning stages of the reinvention of Cincinnati's downtown convention district, which also will include a headquarter hotel and new restaurant and entertainment venues."
"The DECC transformation is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the downtown area, which will also include new restaurants and entertainment venues."
"Already an established center for sports, entertainment and the arts, Cincinnati is raising the stakes on that trifecta with plans to completely renovate its convention center by 2025 while at the same time making it the centerpiece of a complete convention district that will…
"The reimagined center will boast energy-efficient exhibit and meeting spaces, refreshed ballrooms, a pre-function area, outdoor event space, and a rooftop terrace."
"This project is expected to significantly boost the Cincinnati lodging market by attracting larger conferences and events. With enhanced facilities and a more modern convention space, the renovated DECC is anticipated to be more competitive with the other convention centers in…
"(This is a) reinvention rather than renovation because it goes beyond carpet paint and tiles. Escalators will be moved, and ceilings will be raised, spaces will be opened up and brightened, meeting spaces and ballroom will be upgraded. The facade outside will be taken down and…
"The DECC transformation is part of a broader initiative to revitalize the downtown area, which will also include new restaurants, entertainment venues, and more."
"Downtown Cincinnati will undergo a $700 million transformation with the development of a Convention District, which will be a reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center connected to a new headquarters hotel."
"It includes replacement of the facade and replacing the building’s guts to keep it useful for decades to come, including replacing the electric switching systems, plumbing and HVAC. The junior ballroom will be renovated and connected to a new rooftop deck."
"For the first time in almost 20 years, the Duke Energy Convention Center is getting an update. And it's a big one."
"Tired, old, and dark. In other words, the Duke Energy Convention Center is holding the region back. Now, it's one step closer to becoming a gem for Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Ohio as project leaders celebrate the start of construction on its redevelopment."
"A multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation project of the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati is officially underway."
"The focus of the renovation is on improving the customer experience, the building’s efficiency, and the aesthetic appeal of both the interior and exterior. "
"Cincinnati is investing in its future, and the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center is a critical part of that vision."
"The Duke Energy Convention Center is set to become a game-changer in the meetings and conventions industry."