The city of Arlington and the Texas Rangers are partnering on a multimillion-dollar renovation of the outside of Choctaw Stadium.
The Arlington city council approved the project in a vote on Tuesday night, with the plan set to build a range of new shops and restaurants into the exterior of the ballpark.
In recent years, the Arlington Entertainment District has seen $3.9 billion in investment that has brought new ballparks, hotels and apartments to the area.
As part of the deal approved by the city, the Texas Rangers will build 6,000 feet of commercial space into the stadium’s exterior, along with new hubs for the police and fire departments aimed at boosting public safety.
The city will put $4.2 million towards the project. [NBC DFW]
A $60 million youth sports facility is now open, the latest piece of a major redevelopment project underway in western Kansas City, Kansas. Developers first pitched Homefield Kansas City as a destination spot where locals and tourists could rally around youth sports. Roughly four years later, the KCK Showcase Center facility welcomed its first teams this month.
Housed within the 150,000 square-foot indoor sports arena are 10 basketball and 12 volleyball courts. High-definition cameras are suspended from the ceiling, allowing live-streams of games so families can watch from afar. An athletes-only food court on the main floor provides a place for youth competitors to relax and refuel. Offerings there include Gatorade, protein shakes and snack cups filled with hard-boiled eggs and cheese cubes. [The Kansas City Star]
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Nebraska Legislature Commits $25M to Omaha Soccer Stadium
The Nebraska Legislature passed LB 1317 on April 18, authorizing $25 million over 20 years in support of the project.
Union Omaha owner Alliance Sports still has to raise the remaining funds. But the approval of state money was seen as essential for the stadium.
West Liberty University Breaks Ground on New Softball Complex
After delaying the event due to rain earlier this month, Thursday officially marked the groundbreaking ceremony of the Belmont Savings Bank Softball Complex on the campus of West Liberty University at the Hilltopper Softball Complex.
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