While the concept isn’t new, we’re seeing community benefits agreements pop up in discussions of new and existing MLB ballpark funding discussions. Here’s a look at what’s involved. (more…)
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First looks at the new downtown Royals ballpark renderings
With a modern design owing more to the look and feel of Target Field than the classic look of Kauffman Stadium, we have the initial renderings for the new downtown Royals ballpark pitched for the old Kansas City Star printing plant site in the Crossroads District. (more…)
Location for new Royals ballpark to be announced today
After months of focusing on two center-city locations, Kansas City ownership will announce the preferred location of a new Royals ballpark: at the downtown Kansas City Star Press Pavilion site, close to the Power & Light District. (more…)
Jackson County voters will be asked to approve downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark tax
The Jackson County Legislature bypassed the advice of County Executive Frank White and voted 8-1 to authorize an April ballot question that would ask voters to extend a 3/8th-cent sales tax to help fund a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark. (more…)
Royals, Chiefs explicitly commit to Jackson County
The Kansas City Royals and the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs reiterated their desire to lease Jackson County venues, with a new Royals ballpark and a renovated Arrowhead Stadium funded by an extended sales tax. (more…)
Royals ballpark tax funding still a work in progress
After an attempt to rush through a 3/8ths of one percent Jackson County sales tax to fund a new Royals ballpark and potential Arrowhead Stadium renovations for the Chiefs failed, the measure is being refined for a later vote. (more…)
Jackson County to consider sales-tax funding for new Royals ballpark
This may be a little premature as we don’t have a ballpark site or a budget, but later today Jackson County will consider a 3/8ths of one percent sales tax to fund a new Royals ballpark and potential Arrowhead Stadium renovations for the Chiefs. UPDATED! (more…)
Total cost of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark: $4B+
A confidential report circulated by Jackson County pegs the total cost of a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark as exceeding $4 billion, but there are questions as to whether the unreleased estimate is accurate or trustworthy. (more…)
Royals unveil two potential ballpark sites, release new renderings
The Kansas City Royals released new renderings of two proposed new ballparks and details on two potential locations–including a downtown design strongly reminiscent of The K. (more…)
In non-surprise, Manfred endorses new Royals ballpark
A visit to Kansas City from MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred didn’t really make a lot of news, but he did reiterate his support for a new Royals ballpark–no matter where it is located. (more…)
Sherman shares update on new Royals ballpark–but few new details
Kansas City owner John Sherman shared an open letter about the status of a new Royals ballpark, but platitudes aside, it contained very few details about what the American League team has planned. (more…)
Kansas City, area reps await details on new Royals ballpark
After team officials made a huge splash last November when announcing their intent for a new Royals ballpark downtown, a lack of communications since has Kansas City-area politicos nervous about what comes next. (more…)
Royals new ballpark quest seemingly muddier than before
When John Sherman came out and said he would be leading a Royals new ballpark quest, the task seemed simple: find the best site in downtown Kansas City. Now, the mission isn’t quite as clear. (more…)