For far too long, L.A. city leadership has shied away from investing and maintaining capital assets that can bolster against economic downturns. Today, we took an important step in changing the tide. The City Council directed staff to finalize a project agreement to expand and modernize the Los Angeles Convention Center.

The Convention Center is a major economic engine in the heart of the city—currently operating at less than full capacity and unable to host the country’s most sought-after conventions. There is simply no other shovel-ready public infrastructure project in L.A. that can generate this magnitude of good-paying jobs, direct city revenue, and indirect economic impact. This project is an investment in the businesses, workers and communities that will ensure L.A.’s future prosperity.

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Contact

Ani Boyadjian, Policy Associate, (213) 995-5402, aboyadjian@ccala.

About CCA

Central City Association (CCA) is the premier advocacy organization in the Los Angeles region and leading visionary on the future of Downtown. Through advocacy, influence and engagement, CCA enhances Downtown’s vibrancy and increases opportunity in the region. For 100 years, CCA has produced meaningful results for its members, Downtown and the greater Los Angeles area. It represents a coalition of businesses, nonprofit organizations and institutions in Los Angeles County. For more information, please visit www.ccala.org.