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An update on Muskegon's downtown convention center plans.
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Design work on downtown Muskegon convention center moving forward
Ben Solis | MLive
April 15, 2018
MUSKEGON, MI - Muskegon County will foot the bill for architectural work on a proposed downtown convention center, essentially reimbursing the city of Muskegon for associated design and planning fees. City officials paid $832,800 upfront for design work on the $15 million project when Muskegon hired Progressive AE, a Grand Rapids firm, in early February...
...According to a design study completed by Progressive AE, the convention center would likely:
- Cost $12 million to build, financed by Muskegon-sponsored municipal bonds, with a final project cost of $15 million.
- Stretch over 45,000 square feet, give or take, and measure a single story tall.
- Offer parking at 895 Fourth St. or 327 Morris Ave.
- Be attached to the downtown Muskegon Holiday Inn in some fashion. An early design concept for the Fourth Street option shows a bridge connecting the convention center and the second floor of the L.C. Walker Arena.
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Design work is expected to take all of this year, with construction beginning sometime next year and project completion in 2021.