Mayor Karen Bass signs paperwork formalizing plans for the Convention Center Expansion Project. Bass said the plans will support the downtown area’s ongoing revitalization.

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LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass gave final approval Sept. 24 to the Convention Center Expansion Project and announced new efforts that she said will support the downtown area’s ongoing revitalization in the immediate term during construction.

During a news conference inside the Convention Center’s West Hall, Bass said the $2.62 billion expansion is more than just another project, describing it as an investment for the city and the local economy. The expansion aims to bring more jobs to the downtown area and prepare the facility for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“It is our r

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