Downtown
Kansas City Approves Funds for Park Over South Loop Downtown
The Kansas City Council has approved millions in state and federal funding for the four-block South Loop project. Half could be open before the 2026 World Cup.
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree
The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are calling new community benefits agreements with Jackson County historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.
Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums
The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.
Royals Ballpark Gains Some Support in the Crossroads
The Kansas City Royals’ controversial ballpark plan has qualified support from some longtime Crossroads property owners as well as former Mayor Kay Barnes.
Taxes Often Used to Make Stadiums More Lavish
Economists say that when the public pays for stadiums, that money is used for expensive upgrades. What does that mean for the new Kansas City Royals stadium?