The development team behind Cincinnati’s Convention District has broken ground on Elm Street Plaza, a new addition to the city’s expanding convention infrastructure. This new two-acre flexible outdoor venue, part of the $700 million reinvention of the district, aims to offer new 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 flexible setting will be connected to the convention center’s exhibit halls to allow for large-scale gatherings and events. Planned amenities include a pavilion for concerts and presentations, a bar, spaces for food trucks to park, restrooms and walking paths.
When not used by convention clients, Elm Street Plaza will be accessible to the public, with additional amenities including 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 such as a new 800-key convention headquarters hotel and mixed-use developments aimed at further enriching the urban core’s appeal.
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