Plenty more pieces still need to be put in place to frame this one properly, of course.
Most of all, a clearer picture of the funding and just how the Royals would create more tangible benefits to the community.
Those would be essentials for both the city and Royals to prioritize and communicate, especially because a significant construction project there will mean years of inconvenience to nearby institutions before it comes to fruition. And just because the city and the Royals have sought to avoid a public vote doesn’t mean they don’t have a duty to be transparent and accountable. In fact, that seems all the more critical in this context if they want buy-in.
But at least the downtown-site part of the original premise is back in focus, and that’s where it should stay.