Rochester Could Get New Baseball Stadium
The city of Rochester is moving a step closer to getting a new sports stadium downtown.
The plan is still in its early stages, but the city council this week unanimously approved an exclusive agreement with Wisconsin-based Landmark Development that gives the company six months to decide if it wants to build a sports complex on a piece of city-owned land downtown.
That site now includes a power plant that’s set to retire before the end of the decade.
Rochester City Council President Randy Schubring said that as the city grows due to the Destination Medical Center redevelopment plan and a major expansion of Mayo Clinic’s campus, city officials are getting heightened interest from developers of all types. But he said Landmark is the first to inquire about the power plant site.
Rendering courtesy of Landmark Development
Sterling Heights Celebrates Opening of $10M Athletic Hub
The city of Sterling Heights will celebrate the grand opening of its new Sterling Heights Athletic Hub on July 11, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house.
Funded through the voter-approved Pathway to Play and Preservation millage, the $10 million facility was created to meet growing demand for pickleball and table tennis while providing residents with another community gathering space.
Sterling Heights resident Marcel Dan Belle explained how facilities like the new Athletic Hub have created a more social environment for the community.
“All the people I hang out with are all pickleball and ping pong people now,” Belle said.
The new facility allows the city to expand opportunities for pickleball players while moving table tennis operations from the Sterling Heights Senior Center to a space designed specifically for the sport. The building will offer drop-in play, lessons, leagues and tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels.
Witchita's Intrust Bank Arena Eyes $20M Upgrade
After 16 years of operation, Intrust Bank Arena is beginning to show signs of aging, prompting discussions about improvements and long-term maintenance needs.
In February, the Sedgwick County Commission was given a list of potential upgrades, which included replacing its ice chiller, ice floor, roof and chairs.
The improvements are part of a plan that would cost around $27 million over the next 20 years.
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