B. Non-Pensacola Venues

Board of County Commissioners and City of Pensacola Joint Meeting · 2026-04-16 · agenda_item

The City of Pensacola is considering the development of a new convention center, potentially alongside a hotel and parking structure. This project is in the early planning stages, with the City evaluating different development scenarios and delivery methods. The proposed convention center would include divisible exhibit space, a ballroom, and meeting rooms, totaling approximately 150,000 square feet. A new parking garage with around 1,300 spaces is also being considered to replace existing parking and serve the new facility. This initiative is currently under review, with next steps including refining the project vision, determining site control and zoning, and structuring potential funding. This early stage presents an opportunity for contractors, suppliers, and service providers to engage with the project team as plans develop, before bids and permits are finalized. Work could eventually involve site preparation, construction of the convention center and parking garage, and related infrastructure.

project site acreage

6.86 acres

convention center exhibition hall area

54,000 sf

convention center ballroom area

16,000 sf

convention center meeting rooms area

16,000 sf

convention center pre-function space lobby lounge area

36,000 sf

convention center kitchen area

8,000 sf

convention center back of house support area

20,000 sf

total convention center area

150,000 sf

parking garage area

400,000 sf

parking garage levels

5 levels

parking garage spaces

1,300 spaces

resident survey respondents

1,907