For decades, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan was a sought-after venue for large-scale events in New York City. Originally opened in 1986, the Javits Center's 2.1 million sq ft made it one of the largest venues of its kind in America, often hosting events for more than 330 days per year, including the New York International Auto Show, New York Comic Con, the New York Boat Show, and many others. Over the years, however, as more than a dozen convention centers were constructed or expanded in the United States that surpassed the Javits Center in size, it became increasingly difficult to draw popular events to the convention center. Closer to home, significant developments in the neighborhood - most notably, the adjacent 28-acre, $25 billion Hudson Yards development - were roadblocks to the center s ability to remain competitive. For the Javits Center, these new venues created delivery truck accessibility issues while reducing parking options and straining operational efficiency.
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