The XL Center, a key entertainment and sports venue in Hartford and a significant economic contributor to the region, hosts concerts, UConn basketball games, minor league hockey, and other large-scale events. Opened in 1975 as the Hartford Civic Center, the six-level facility is constructed of protected concrete and unprotected steel members supporting the roof.
This renovation project improved the arena’s energy and operational efficiency, upgrading existing locker rooms and replacing aging MEP and life safety systems dating back to the 1970s. Enhancements to the fan experience included the addition of a new interactive bar and private loge boxes, made possible by the strategic removal of lower-level seating.
Work was completed while the venue remained active, requiring careful logistics planning, construction sequencing, and temporary safety measures to maintain egress and minimize disruption to scheduled events.
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