“What I can promise is this: We have already, I think, put out some strong proposals, in terms of what a stadium could look like, what the financing could look like and beyond,” Lucas said. “It’s going to be a responsible one, so taxpayers aren’t blindsided after the fact and, frankly, so that we’re still funding the important basic services that people rely on in Kansas City proper.”
The Washington Square Park site is ideal for many reasons, per the mayor.
“You have a footprint that does not take out any existing business,” Lucas said. “You have a footprint that already itself is largely tourism, entertainment-related and focused. You have tens of thousands of parking spaces nearby.”