Nearly one week after the Los Angeles City Council approved the Convention Center's $2.62 billion expansion project, city leaders promised a revitalization of the downtown area, with safety and cleanliness at the forefront.

Mayor Karen Bass said at a Wednesday news conference that the center's expansion project is a major step forward in the revitalization of downtown Los Angeles, as it will attract larger conventions, boost tourism, and support local businesses.

"We know that this is absolutely key as we prepare to welcome the world in a little under a year," Bass said.

In line with revitalization, Bass detailed the following efforts that are to coincide with Convention Center construction:

LAPD has designated teams of foot patrols and is preparing to deploy trained bike officers

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