Boston explores convention center expansion

The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) has issued a request for proposal to further develop the 62-acre plot of land that's currently home to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC). The MCCA is asking firms to focus on when and how the BCEC could be expanded. The 22-acres to be developed are currently a parking lot.“We always anticipated that there would be a phase two of the BCEC project when the building proved to be as successful as we hoped,” says Gloria Cordes Larson, Chairman of the MCCA board. “The building has exceeded our expectations, and it's the right time to explore what we should do with the undeveloped portion of the property. A master plan is the best way to start the dialogue.”