Royals Announce New Ballpark in "The Heart of Downtown KC"

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by Mecca

They never have, all this speaks to is cash grab, then when it inevitably costs a lot more than they projected they'll come back like a crackhead "I need a little bit more money"

They've said any amount over the initial estimate would be paid out of their own pockets. It'd be a publicity nightmare if they went back on that and they know it.

[vonBobo]

Originally Posted by dlphg9

They've said any amount over the initial estimate would be paid out of their own pockets. It'd be a publicity nightmare if they went back on that and they know it.

Economic transparency has been a problem all along. It is believed that the royals are well short after paying off their current debt and paying interest in new construction and will be asking Missouri taxpayers for another 700 million in addition to the tax.

[dlphg9]

Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Suddenly they change the plans.....now Oak street will be open...

Perhaps the worst PR effort ever in the history of politics

This has every sign of failure and desperation by the pro forces and the Mayor is in hiding cause he knows the stain of failure will be on him


Today, the Committee to Keep the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County released the following statement from Kansas City Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman about the Crossroads ballpark proposal and the development around Oak Street:

“I want to thank Mayor Quinton Lucas for his leadership and tireless advocacy as we work to make the best possible ballpark district in downtown Kansas City,” said John Sherman, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Royals. “We have been listening to members of the Crossroads community and had thoughtful conversations with the Mayor and City Council to improve the ballpark district impact. Through these conversations we have come to realize the importance of keeping Oak Street open. We acknowledge Oak Street is an integral part of the downtown experience, and therefore we agree to change the ballpark district design to keep Oak Street open. We look forward to working with the Mayor and City Council to begin this joint effort.”

So they really dont have a real solid plan at all

Your obsession with Mayor Lewis is just so weird.

[KCUnited]

Originally Posted by HonestChieffan

Suddenly they change the plans.....now Oak street will be open...

Perhaps the worst PR effort ever in the history of politics

This has every sign of failure and desperation by the pro forces and the Mayor is in hiding cause he knows the stain of failure will be on him


Today, the Committee to Keep the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County released the following statement from Kansas City Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman about the Crossroads ballpark proposal and the development around Oak Street:

“I want to thank Mayor Quinton Lucas for his leadership and tireless advocacy as we work to make the best possible ballpark district in downtown Kansas City,” said John Sherman, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Royals. “We have been listening to members of the Crossroads community and had thoughtful conversations with the Mayor and City Council to improve the ballpark district impact. Through these conversations we have come to realize the importance of keeping Oak Street open. We acknowledge Oak Street is an integral part of the downtown experience, and therefore we agree to change the ballpark district design to keep Oak Street open. We look forward to working with the Mayor and City Council to begin this joint effort.”

So they really dont have a real solid plan at all

Hopefully he mean McGee, not sure whats on Oak

[BWillie]

There is absolutely no way this vote doesn't pass.

It's a done deal...because the Chiefs are also involved. Might not pass if it was Royals because nobody cares about the Royals. But Chiefs have Mahomes and Kelce in on marketing for this. It is passing.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by BWillie

There is absolutely no way this vote doesn't pass.

It's a done deal...because the Chiefs are also involved. Might not pass if it was Royals because nobody cares about the Royals. But Chiefs have Mahomes and Kelce in on marketing for this. It is passing.

It might be nice to see the Chiefs publish their detailed plans for the TSC once the Royals are gone. Or have they?

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

It might be nice to see the Chiefs publish their detailed plans for the TSC once the Royals are gone. Or have they?

It's build stuff for the rich fans, renovation.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Mecca

It's build stuff for the rich fans, renovation.

LOL...

[Pablo]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

It might be nice to see the Chiefs publish their detailed plans for the TSC once the Royals are gone. Or have they?

You missed it. Big time stuff. New parking deck with a party field and more suites and clubs for VIPs

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Pablo

You missed it. Big time stuff. New parking deck with a party field and more suites and clubs for VIPs

**** it, if there's no dome they're fighting the future.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by GloryDayz

It might be nice to see the Chiefs publish their detailed plans for the TSC once the Royals are gone. Or have they?

The reason their plans are not very detailed is so they can easily manipulate the use of the money for their benefit.

[Bearcat]

Who the **** gives a shit if they slightly modify their plans for Oak Street... isn't that a good thing?

Start building and block Oak St: OMG why didn't they think about this?!?

Change a plan after looking at it: OMG, what a mess!

...I'd love a job in an industry where projects never change course, even a tiny bit, lmk.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Who the **** gives a shit if they slightly modify their plans for Oak Street... isn't that a good thing?

Start building and block Oak St: OMG why didn't they think about this?!?

Change a plan after looking at it: OMG, what a mess!

...I'd love a job in an industry where projects never change course, even a tiny bit, lmk.

When people have already voted on it in early voting and you are announcing things like that, it makes you look like you have no ****ing idea what you are doing.

[srvy]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Who the **** gives a shit if they slightly modify their plans for Oak Street... isn't that a good thing?

Start building and block Oak St: OMG why didn't they think about this?!?

Change a plan after looking at it: OMG, what a mess!

...I'd love a job in an industry where projects never change course, even a tiny bit, lmk.

It is kind of a big deal. This shows me it was rushed with very little interaction with the City by the architects and royals. Abandonment of public right of way is not an easy process. Also even if that abandonment is approved it doesn't go to Sherman unless he is the sole owner of the properties adjacent to each side of the right-of-way centerline.