Petition effort discussed for proposed downtown Royals ballpark at Washington Square Park

Royals say team is working toward agreement with city manager for stadium at Washington Square Park

Lucas said the primary funding source would come from revenue generated at the stadium itself, not from the city’s general fund.

Petition effort discussed for proposed downtown Royals ballpark at Washington Square Park

A proposed ballpark plan in Kansas City could face a public vote as a councilman discusses a possible petition effort.

New downtown ballpark proposal targets Washington Square Park, raises fresh concerns

Bryan StalderContributor Just days after Kansas City voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the city’s earnings tax—a key funding source for basic services—city leaders unveiled a new proposal to bring a downtown baseball stadium to Washington Square Park. The proposal, backed by Quinton Lucas, would position the stadium just east of Union Station as the potential home for a new stadium for the Kansas City Royals. This plan is estimated a…

Kansas City Downtown Stadium Parks Board Showdown Open Thread

Today's yet another showdown in what is mostly a rigged conversation that might be thwarted by an ambition petition . . . For now . . . Check the company line from the downtown council and a few of the notes we're reading . . .  Read more at tonyskansascity.com