Town Halls Over Downtown Kansas City Stadium Accomplish Nothing

More than anything else . . . We certainly hope everybody had a good time today sharing their feelings and offering all manner of spin to influence the public for or against EPIC cash for billionaire funding and a pastime for the middle-class . . . It turns out that very little of it did anything to move the dial. 

In fact . . .

The courthouse affair was kind of disappointing by all accounts and several biz owners didn't seem to want to play props for a faction of local political leadership.

Meanwhile . . . 

THE SUITS HOPING TO DEMOLISH THE CROSSROADS ALSO HAD A FUN MEETUP WITH BETTER SNACKS!!!

 Here's a peek at their talking points and more "reporting" on how everybody wasted time on Monday . . .

As stated in the strategic plan, “Baseball grew up in America’s cities and early parks were embedded in urban neighborhoods and districts,” and we are thrilled to see it return.

“Cities that have developed Downtown ballparks have experienced substantial secondary economic development. These unique assets have a multiplier effect in an urban context, and Kansas City has an opportunity to build a state-of-the-art urban ballpark in Downtown with new and enthusiastic owners who value the urban experience.”

The strategic plan also highlights the need for the Downtown Ballpark to support community development goals and integrate into its neighborhood with substantial community investment that is dynamic, affordable, connected, authentic and resilient exemplifying the Imagine Downtown KC Strategic Plan.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Imagine Downtown Baseball: Campaign to Keep Chiefs & Royals in Jackson County - Downtown Council of Kansas City

Cities that have developed Downtown ballparks have experienced substantial secondary economic development.

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The business has been on 17th and Locust for eight years, but owner Kayla Albright said a new stadium would push them out.

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Former Mayor Sly James is leading the charge to pass the tax on April 2 and fund the stadium projects.

Developing . . .