Royals, Hallmark Team Up for Crown Center Stadium

0:00Kansas City Royals to strap big news, they're teaming up with hallmark cards to build a new ballpark right in the Heart of Crown Center. That, 85 acre mixed-use spot near downtown. This area's got that classic modern vibe, with buildings around a public plaza, and it's even on the National Register of Historic Places. The announcement hit Wednesday, right after City Leader's green lid and ordinance letting the manager negotiate up to $600 million for A, Stadium Deal, in the Washington Square Park and Crown Center Zone. Total build is eyeing around $1.9 billion, with cash from the city and Missouri State, though Jackson County's buy-in is still up in. The air, folks are buzzing about what this means for Crown Center's unique setup. It's a beloved landmark, blending shops, offices, and green space. Keeping the historic feel while squeezing in a stadium could reshape daily life there, drawing more fans, but sparking chats on preservation. Rendering show hallmarks headquarters, and some visitor center bits, getting cleared out.

1:02But spots like the ice terrace, and our Lady of Sorrows, pairs stick around. Washington Square Park stays in the mix too, with killer access from highways like US 71, I-35, and I-70, plus street car. Links. Picture this stadium nestled by icons like Liberty Memorial, Union Station, and the Power and Light District, all within a 30-minute walk zone. Negotiations roll on, promising a fresh chapter for Royals baseball and the city skyline. That wraps Kansas News today. Brought to you with AI.