Royals Ballpark Plan: $600M, Washington Square Park

0:00It's April 19, Kansas news today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Kansas City Council just greenlit negotiations for up to $600 million in city backing for a new Royals ballpark at Washington Square. Park. Right now, it's all up in the air, no solid commitments from the team or other public funds, and zero official renderings dropped yet. Some early maps are sketching out the vision though, mapping the stadium's footprint right in that park spot and how it might line up with the sun and skyline views. These concepts dive into fan flow too, tracing paths from highways and streets into the heart of downtown, potentially transforming that hole. Neighborhood, with better connections and vibe, one idea floats an entertainment district west of Walnut Street, maybe with a pedestrian bridge linking it up, and Crown Center could join the mix echoing spots like Chicago's Rigglyville. System set up would follow Major League Baseball Guidelines, home plate facing east to

1:02northeast, blending with planned green space while access hits. U.S. 71, Interstate 35, Interstate 70 and Main Street. Street car setting the stage for a downtown Royals revival.