Crown Vision, fountains part of new renderings for Royals downtown ballpark

Key Points:

• New renderings of the $1.9 billion downtown Kansas City ballpark unveiled, featuring fountains celebrating the city's history and a large, three-dimensional Crown Vision scoreboard with walk-through access.
• The stadium will be carved from a limestone bluff, include approximately 34,000 seats plus 3,000 standing-room spots, 65% shaded by canopies, and offer 50 unique fan experiences with two 360-degree concourses and dedicated entertainment and Royals headquarters buildings.
• The ballpark emphasizes pedestrian access, located near the Kansas City streetcar with 9,000 parking spots within a ten-minute walk, aiming to improve walkability compared to Kauffman Stadium and serve as a year-round destination for events beyond baseball.
• The project is part of an 85-acre, $3 billion district near Crown Center, with $600 million in city tax increment financing approved and additional funding expected from private investment and potential state support; the stadium is targeted to open by the 2030 season.
• Kansas City voters will decide on city funding in April, though Mayor Quinton Lucas states this will not impact the ballpark's progress; design led by local firm Populous, known for major sports venues nationwide.