The Signs are Everywhere.

The Signs are Everywhere. From blocks of housing rebuilt painstakingly by volunteers and residents, to the new U.S. Courthouse flanking the river, to a state of the art convention center and new hotel, bookending our vibrant downtown with the New Bohemia Main Street District - this is a time of hope and optimism for our community. With more than 3/4 of a billion dollars invested in our community, the Signs of Progress are all around us.

At the five year mark, this is the time to look forward. This is not only a time to see how much is yet to be done - but also to pursue that vision of a vibrant and urban hometown. One we’re all proud to call home.

Jan 20, 2011

Cedar Rapids Convention Complex

Community Investment:  $75 million  
Status: Completion in calendar year 2013
370 First Avenue NE

The City of Cedar Rapids is building a new convention and events center in downtown, which includes the renovation of the U.S. Cellular Center arena and the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel. When the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex is completed in February 2013, it will become the second largest convention and events center complex in the state of Iowa. The complex includes a new exhibit hall, ballrooms, meeting rooms and pre-function space, plus a renovated events arena and a renovated hotel with additional ballroom and meeting room space. The new convention facility is projected to attract more than 375,000 visitors annually, resulting in $22.8 million of direct spending per year, with a total economic impact of more than $34 million per year.

Community Partners: Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Five Seasons Facilities Commission, OPN Architects, tvs design, AECOM Ellerbe Becket, Frew Nations Group, VenuWorks, Prism Management
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