The Kansas Metropolis Present introduced on Thursday that they obtained the Metropolis Council’s approval for his or her enlargement plan, which incorporates growing CPKC Stadium capability from 11,500 to 18,000. Moreover, they may develop core riverfront infrastructure and assemble a multi-level parking construction.
“Immediately’s resolution displays Kansas Metropolis’s perception in daring concepts and transformational initiatives,” mentioned Angie and Chris Lengthy, co-founders and co-owners of the Kansas Metropolis Present. “That is an funding in Kansas Metropolis’s long-term development and a dedication to constructing a vacation spot that displays this metropolis’s ambition, inclusivity, and world momentum. We’re proud to proceed investing in Kansas Metropolis’s future and grateful for the partnership that makes this subsequent chapter doable. The success of the Present and the Riverfront profit our total neighborhood, and we’re honored to assist create a long-lasting legacy for a metropolis that has given a lot to us.”
The venture quantities to over $1.4 billion, including to the $350 million already invested within the riverfront. The enlargement won’t solely serve the staff’s matches however live shows, neighborhood occasions, native companies and future worldwide competitions.