Joe Rogan Experience #2542 - Steve Hilton · Aired Aug 19, 2026
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The Los Angeles Convention Center renovation is estimated to cost $5 billion.
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The LA City Council approved the Convention Center expansion at $2.6 billion in September 2025, and crews broke ground that October. The number has climbed hard over the years, from $470 million in 2015 to $1.4 billion in 2023, but $5 billion is roughly double the approved figure.
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Is it true that the Los Angeles Convention Center renovation is estimated to cost $5 billion?
No, not as stated. 6 billion in September 2025, and crews broke ground that October. 4 billion in 2023, but $5 billion is roughly double the approved figure. Joe Rogan said it (matched by voice) on Joe Rogan Experience #2542 - Steve Hilton, aired Aug 19, 2026, at 34:09. The supporting source is constructiondive.com, linked below.
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