Photos: Phase One of Tucson Convention Center Upgrade Nearly Complete
Phase one is nearly complete on the more than $70 million improvements that have gone into the Tucson Convention Center. Construction started in April and has continued through the coronavirus pandemic while the TCC has been closed for events.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
Adam Miranda, of Kelly Energy, installs a fixture on a light pole in Eckbo Plaza in front of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
New trees, irrigation and brick are part of the upgrade to Eckbo Plaza in front of the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
A four floor garage with 380 spaces is a new afddition to the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
A four floor garage with 380 spaces is a new afddition to the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
Dave Chabot, of Arizona Partitions and Accessories, installs new partitions in a women's bathroom at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
Refurbished airwalls are part of the upgrades in the main ballroom inside the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
New carpeting, paint and ceiling are part of the upgrades in the Greenlee meeting room inside the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Tucson Convention Center Improvements
A new boardroom with a projector is part of the upgrades inside the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on November 23, 2020.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
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