A world-class conference and entertainments centre could be built on the Sussex coast.
The ambitious £35 million scheme would see the seafront Brighton Centre and neighbouring King's West centre torn down.
Talks are taking place between Brighton and Hove City Council and two consortia which have expressed interest in the project.
Councillors have been debating what to do with the 24-year-old Brighton Centre, which is becoming dated. It would cost up to £8 million to renovate.
Most of the money for a new building would have to come from the private sector as the council has little cash of its own, although it does have extensive land ownership in the area.
The new centre could hold as many as 10,000 people.
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