The Kansas City Chiefs are in search of a new home. After 55 years at the revered Arrowhead Stadium, team owner Clark Hunt decided it might be time to build a new home, and some Kansas state legislators have already had a glimpse of the ambitious project.
On Tuesday, the 30th, just hours before the legislature concluded its session, some members of the state senate viewed conceptual renderings of what could be the new headquarters for the current NFL champions. Architect David Manica, a staunch Chiefs fan, designed the new facilities. According to the plans, the stadium would be situated in Wyandotte County, near the Kansas Speedway and The Legends.
Manica Architecture developed the project on behalf of an unnamed real estate developer. The developer is seeking to persuade both the Chiefs and lawmakers to support the team’s move to the Kansas side of the Kansas City metro area.
First look at the stadium
In the images presented by Manica, the new stadium appears to be covered and part of a sports complex that would also include a new headquarters for the MLB’s Kansas City Royals.
According to the architect, the Chiefs’ stadium “is inspired by the form and spirit of our historic Arrowhead Stadium but offers a wider variety of experiences for its fans.” Regarding the location, Manica explained to local media that it “offers incredible access to everyone. And the total available parking area will provide an unbelievable tailgating experience that is supplemented by a fantastic mixed-use development.”
Manica is one of the world’s most renowned designers of sports facilities. His projects include Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, home of the Raiders, and the new stadium for the Tennessee Titans, as well as a new home for the Chicago Bears. In recent days, Jackson County voters rejected a sales tax proposal to finance new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals. As a result, Hunt suggested that he might move the team to Missouri, though he has not yet specified a new location.
Following the Chiefs owner’s statements, the Kansas legislature is exploring ways to finance a new stadium and entice the team across the border. However, the proposal became mired in the legislative process and was not voted on in the plenary
