Washington DC#

The most radical experiment: demolish the convention center, build mixed-use. Both the old site and the convention function performed better after the separation.

Facilities#

• Old Convention Center → CityCenterDC — 909 H Street NW. Opened 1982, demolished 2004. Replaced by $950M mixed-use (Foster + Partners).
• Walter E. Washington Convention Center — Mt. Vernon Square. Opened 2003. 703,000 sq ft exhibit. $6B+ cumulative delegate spending.