Orange County approves architect for $38M convention center expansion

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Orange County selects architect for Convention Center

Orange County is planning a massive expansion of the Convention Center. On Tuesday, they selected an architect for the $38 million project that includes a new 200,000 square foot, multi-purpose venue and an indoor connector between the north and south concourses.

Orange County is moving forward with a multi-million dollar expansion of the Convention Center. The county was expected to select an architect for the project on Tuesday.

The $38 million expansion includes a new 200,000 square foot, multi-purpose venue and an indoor connector between the north and south concourses.

Expansion project approved by County Commissioners.

“In order to remain competitive, we have to meet the needs of trade shows and conventions of today and so, it is an important part of our economic engine here within this community and it is part of a multi-billion dollar economic engine that we have,” said Mayor Jerry Demings, Orange County.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.