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Kansas City Council Proposes $1.9B Royals Stadium Plan

4/11/2026

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Kansas City, Missouri, city council proposes a $1.9 billion plan to build a new Royals stadium in Washington Square Park near Crossroads District.
Local business owners express excitement, seeing it as growth opportunity.
Keith Novorr, owner of Michael's Fine Clothing, says the stadium will benefit the area.
Payton Hannash, general manager at Seniorita Margarita, notes the infrastructure will support the stadium, emphasizing art integration to preserve the neighborhood's character.

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Kansas City, Missouri, city council proposes a $1.9 billion plan to build a new Royals stadium in Washington Square Park near Crossroads District.
Local business owners express excitement, seeing it as growth opportunity.
Keith Novorr, owner of Michael's Fine Clothing, says the stadium will benefit the area.
Payton Hannash, general manager at Seniorita Margarita, notes the infrastructure will support the stadium, emphasizing art integration to preserve the neighborhood's character.