This $500-million expansion has more than doubled the facility’s rentable area, making it the largest convention center in western Canada—forecast to deliver an estimated $100 million in annual economic impact, according to the project team.
Baseball homebase moved from Oakland, Calif., and set to start construction next year by Mortenson-McCarthy JV, gained unanimous approval from the local stadium authority on Dec. 5.
The 5.5-acre urban South Loop Park will be built above Interstate 670 and is intended to bridge the city’s Central business district and the Crossroads Arts District.
The Chicago Cubs and the Department of Justice have settled a dispute over the renovation of Wrigley Field. 31 more accessible seats and some bleacher seating for people with disabilities will be added as a result of the settlement.