New Two-Acre Outdoor Venue Designed to Enhance Meeting and Convention Experiences
CINCINNATI, OH (For Immediate Release) – The development team behind Cincinnati's Convention District has broken ground on Elm Street Plaza, a pivotal addition to the city’s expanding convention infrastructure. This new two-acre flexible outdoor venue, part of the $700 million reimagination of the district, aims to redefine event capabilities for meeting planners and convention attendees alike.
The Elm Street Plaza transforms a former city street into a blend of paved event areas and green landscapes. The versatile setting will be connected to the convention center’s exhibit halls to allow for large-scale social gatherings and events.
The amenities include:
- A Pavilion for Concerts and Presentations
- A Permanent Bar
- Spaces for Food Trucks to Park
- Restrooms
- Walking Paths
When not used by convention clients, Elm Street Plaza will be accessible to the public, with additional amenities like interactive water features, and public art installations. Future plans also include potential seasonal programming such as downtown’s ice rink.
Construction of Elm Street Plaza runs parallel to ongoing renovations at the convention center, with an anticipated completion slated for late 2025. This initiative forms a core component of the broader Convention District revitalization, which includes upcoming projects like a new 800 key convention headquarters hotel and mixed-use developments aimed at further enriching the urban core’s appeal.
For more information on Elm Street Plaza and Cincinnati's evolving Convention District, click here.
Click here to download construction photos and renderings of the Elm Street Plaza.
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