Stadium or Bust for Crown Center | Kansas City News

The Kansas City Royals’ new stadium plan next to Crown Center is sparking mixed reactions among local businesses—some fear construction will hurt foot traffic and force closures, while others see it as a shot in the arm for the aging mall. Longtime spots like Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant are betting on game-day crowds to boost sales, even as Hallmark employees shift to remote work and post-pandemic trends challenge traditional retail. With leases expiring and some owners stuck holding out for buyers, the future of Crown Center hangs in the balance—will this ballpark be its savior or its undoing? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ff50fa0ce0cd059