Royals stadium proposal

A community engagement meeting Monday descended into shouting as the Kansas City Royals seek city approval on their rezoning plans. The stadium would require some changes to nearby bike lanes and roads.

The Royals have pitched a $1.9 billion stadium. That's twice as expensive as Atlanta's Truist Park and quadruple Denver's Coors Field. But it's not clear what's driving up the cost.

The team reached a deal with Hallmark Cards on a "transformative project" that will create a new ballpark at Crown Center near downtown Kansas City, Royals owner John Sherman said. The announcement comes a week after the City Council passed a financing package.

Kansas City could approve a plan for a new Royals stadium located at Washington Square Park as early as Thursday. Opponents say city leaders are undermining their vote against a downtown stadium, while supporters say they're looking forward to new jobs.