March 6, 2020 – WCD Building More

OPENING 2024

THE BAIRD CENTER EXPANSION

A Residential Preference Program (RPP) mandates at least 40 percent of on-site construction labor hours will be performed by trade workers residing in the city of Milwaukee.

As part of the expansion project, the WCD has committed to a 31 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, with at least 25 percent minority-owned businesses, five percent women-owned businesses, and one percent disabled veteran-owned businesses for construction.

The expansion will stimulate at least $12.6 billion in total spending in the state over a 30-year period, and generate at least $150 million in incremental state income.

Wisconsin Center District Reveals Renderings and Funding Models for Convention Center Expansion

NewsBy buildmorewcd March 6, 2020

Expanded building expected to attract more than 100,000 new out-of-state visitors to Milwaukee annually MILWAUKEE – March 6, 2020 – The Wisconsin Center District (WCD) revealed renderings of its proposed expansion project and outlined the project’s financial funding models during its board meeting today. The expansion will double the square footage of the convention center…