The City of Joplin may build a $70 million convention center and a $68 million performing arts complex. The works top the proposed projects city leaders are discussing as part of a master plan guiding recovery from the deadly May 2011 tornado.

Other proposed redevelopment projects include a $35 million senior housing complex and clusters of affordable housing. The May 22, 2011, tornado killed 162 people and damaged or destroyed about 7,500 homes or apartments.