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The $632 million expansion of the Philadelphia Convention Center continues to move ahead: plans have been finalized; state monies have been released for administration fees and property acquisition costs; construction firms have been contacted and contracts have been signed. The expansion, on the drawing board since the late 1990s, would give the Convention Center 50% more exhibit space, allowing it to hold larger conventions and trade shows. Plans provide for the Center to extend to Broad Street, between Arch and Race Streets, with completion slated for late 2008. The Convention Center, which first opened its doors in 1993, is bounded by Arch, Race, 11th, and 13th Streets.
The properties which the City plans to acquire by eminent domain have been identified and many condemnees have already retained our Condemnation Group to represent them. Our clients are illustrated by the colored areas on the map shown above.
For more information, please contact Herb Bass at 215-299-2060 or hbass@foxrothschild.com, or any other member of the Condemnation Group.
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| RECENT NEWS ABOUT THE PROJECT |
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Philadelphia Daily News
Expansion’s certain but cost isn’t (click here)
Philadelphia Inquirer
First Step Toward Center’s Expansion (click here)
Philadelphia Daily News
We’re in the Money - $16M Due for Center (click here)
Philadelphia Inquirer
Release of Center Expansion Funds Near (click here)
Philadelphia Daily News
Center Upgrade Lags, Costs Rise (click here)
Ordinance Amended
On April 29, 2004, Mayor Street signed an Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Code to establish a new overlay district for the properties that may be condemned for the Convention Center expansion project. To read the amendment (click here)
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