Minneapolis Convention Center Unveils $2.9M Plaza Redesign

The Minneapolis Convention Center on Thursday afternoon will formally unveil a $2.9 million redesign of its main plaza. In a news release, center officials described it as a “more sustainable public green space.”

At a construction cost of $2.9 million, the redesign features a new irrigation method that uses the center’s stormwater capture system. The project also includes an urban meadow planted with native tree and plant species to create downtown’s “largest pollinator refuge.”

Designed by Damon Farber Landscape Architects for environmental sustainability, the 2.5-acre the convention center plaza is built on top of an underground parking ramp and includes a lawn area for events with updated lighting and seating options.

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