The $150 million Pasadena Convention Center expansion project was completed March 1, six weeks ahead of schedule.
The expanded center, which includes 55,000 square feet of new event space and a 25,000-square-foot ballroom, hosted its first group since the opening, an annual conference of the California Police Chiefs Association. The complex now includes a total of 108,000 square feet of event space.
The expanded facility includes eco-friendly features that include water conservation, storm water run-off used for irrigation and high-efficiency lighting. The complex is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification from the United States Green Building Council.
The official grand opening is slated for April 3-5.
