LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The city of Los Angeles broke ground Wednesday on a massive expansion of the L.A. Convention Center , which officials say will support the downtown area's ongoing revitalization.

Mayor Karen Bass said the $2.62 billion expansion is more than just another project, describing it as an investment for the city and the local economy.

The expansion aims to bring more jobs to the downtown area and prepare the facility for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games .

According to the city, the public infrastructure investment will create more than 15,000 jobs, add $652 million in general fund tax revenue over 30 years and draw in over $150 million in additional visitor spending each year.

Since the expansion was announced, city officials say 100 potential conventions are

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