The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has approved a $10 million renovation of the city’s Boardwalk Hall lobby.
The funding comes from a $253 million bond issued in 2014. The bond set aside more than $100 million for upgrades to Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
“The lobby is outdated,” CRDA Executive Director Chris Howard said. “It’s 33 years old and looks every bit of it. It’s the first thing that people see, and it’s not welcoming. It doesn’t look world class.
“There is a ton of space that is unused,” Howard said. “We hope to have a space that will be able to host events like holiday parties, pre- and post-show parties, after it’s completed. Right now, no one wants to do that with the current lobby.”
