Planning for a new Wichita ballpark has included plenty of questions about parking, but city officials are hoping a mixture of spaces within the surrounding area will offset any challenges. (more…)
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Wichita to Narrow Boulevard Around New Ballpark
In a move intended to make the area more walkable, the Wichita City Council has voted to narrow a boulevard where it will pass the upcoming Wichita ballpark. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Hyped in Home Plate Ceremony
Wichita’s upcoming Pacific Coast League ballpark came into focus on Thursday, when officials gathered for the placing of a ceremonial home plate at the facility’s site. (more…)
Updated Wichita Ballpark Renderings Released
Updated Wichita ballpark renderings have been released, reflecting some adjustments made to the facility as work continues to meet a planned 2020 opening. (more…)
Wichita Approves Scaled-Back Land Deal for Ballpark Development
A scaled-back proposal to sell four acres of land for $4, to be used for ballpark development by a group that includes the owners of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), was approved yesterday by the Wichita City Council. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Plan to be Discussed Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Wichita City Council will discuss a potential land sale that could facilitate development surrounding a new ballpark for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
NBC World Series Worried it Will be Shut Out of Wichita Ballpark
National Baseball Congress World Series officials are concerned that the event will be shut out of a new Wichita ballpark, citing uncertainty over whether it will be accommodated at the facility. (more…)
More Development on Tap Around Wichita Ballpark?
Potential development in the area surrounding a new Wichita ballpark could grow, as a group has steadily acquired about two blocks near the upcoming facility. (more…)
Wichita Mayor: We Could’ve Disclosed Ballpark Development Deal Sooner
After its handling of a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark received criticism, mayor Jeff Longwell says the city should have been more upfront about the plan. (more…)
Schwechheimer: Development Crucial to Wichita Ballpark Plan
Amidst debate over a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark for redevelopment, franchise Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer is pitching it as a crucial part of the project. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Deal Vote Delayed
Action on a potential Wichita ballpark development land deal has been delayed, as the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to hold off on voting on the proposal. (more…)
Next Step in New Wichita Ballpark Planning: Development
With a ballpark design now in place, the next step in new Wichita ballpark planning: Development surrounding the facility, as the team owners map out their economic blueprint. (more…)
Wichita Baseball Appoints Three Senior VPs
Ahead of the New Orleans Baby Cakes’ (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) 2020 move, three Senior VPs have been appointed by Wichita Baseball, including Jared Forma, Annie Life, and Augusto “Cookie” Rojas. The Baby Cakes are set to move to Wichita, KS in 2020, coinciding with the opening of a new ballpark. (more…)