Royals Unveil New Stadium Plan, Hallmark Moves Out

0:00It's April 22nd. Welcome in. This is Kansas News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Kansas City Royals just dropped big news on a new stadium right in the heart of Crown Center. Hallmark Cards, the local icon, is stepping aside by demolishing their own headquarters to clear the spot. Officials from both sides, plus the city, unveiled the proposal this Wednesday, aiming to mix ballpark vibes with fresh development. First executive chairman called it the top choice for the site, even as they scramble for a new home base. Their dead set on staying tied to Crown Center, but got a hustle now to relocate after telling employees the buildings coming down. Folks are buzzing about the shake-up for workers and the neighborhood. Crown Center's legacy drew the royals here. They want to build on its history, not wipe it out. Questions linger on kids' spots like kaleidoscope, the sea life aquarium, and legal land. These sketches show the stadium swapping out hallmarks main office and some nearby spots,

1:00while keeping the zigzag building, ice rink, mall, and even. Our Lady of Sorrow's Church intact, no word yet on parking lots or tweaks there. Meanwhile, plans stretch to Washington Square Park for more mixed use growth. This ballpark districts evolving fast, keep eyes peeled as details firm up and the vision takes shape.