Category: Wichita city government
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Naftzger Park tax increment financing (TIF)
Background on tax increment financing (TIF) as applied to Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita.
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Upcoming Naftzger Park legislative action
The redesign of Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita is not a done deal, at least not legally.
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Wichita WaterWalk contract not followed, again
Wichita city hall failed to uphold the terms of a development agreement from five years ago, not monitoring contracts that protect the public interest.
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In Wichita, new stadium to be considered
The City of Wichita plans subsidized development of a sports facility as an economic driver.
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More Cargill incentives from Wichita detailed
More, but likely not all, of the Cargill incentives will be before the Wichita City Council this week.
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Naftzger Park public hearing to be considered
The Wichita City Council may set August 15, 2017 as the date for a public hearing on the future of Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita.
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Wichita WaterWalk agreement not followed
Does the City of Wichita enforce its public-private partnership agreements? In some cases the city doesn’t even ask for the information that is needed for enforcement.
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Naftzger Park in Downtown Wichita
An information resource regarding the future of Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita.
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Airport traffic statistics, 2016
Airport traffic data presented in an interactive visualization, updated through 2016.
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Metro Monitor for the Wichita economy
A research project by The Brookings Institution illustrates the performance of the Wichita-area economy.
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Census data for downtown Wichita workers
Is the presentation of the number of workers in downtown Wichita an innocent mistake, mere incompetence, or a willful lie?
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As Wichita considers new ventures, a look back at some data
The City of Wichita will soon be flooded with data regarding downtown convention and performing arts facilities. Past experience should warn us to be skeptical.