In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Karl Peterjohn and Bob Weeks continue discussing Century II, Wichita's convention and performing arts center. But first, some unfortunate economic news for Wichita. View below, or click here to view at YouTube. Episode 166, broadcast September 24, 2017. Shownotes Article: Wichita economy shrinks Book: Convention Center Follies: Politics, Power, and Public Investment in American Cities Video of Heywood Sanders, author of Convention Center Follies, speaking in Kansas City. The introduction is lengthy but worthwhile. Prof. Sanders starts speaking at the 19 minute mark. Facebook group Century II, Its Future The presentation from last week's city…
The report produced for the City of Wichita on Century II has a disclaimer that absolves pretty much everyone from any accountability. The document is titled "Funding and Delivery Options Analysis for the Century II Facility Expansion: Delivery and Funding Strategy." It was produced by Arup Advisory Inc. at a cost to the city of $294,000. The entire document is available at https://goo.gl/hq9iqR. Following is the disclaimer at the front of the report. It is typical of what is found in reports produced by economic development consultants. It establishes several large loopholes for Arup, the City of Wichita, and boosters…
In this episode of WichitaLiberty.TV: Community influencer John Todd joins Karl Peterjohn and Bob Weeks to discuss Century II, Wichita's convention and performing arts center. View below, or click here to view at YouTube. Episode 165, broadcast September 17, 2017. Shownotes Facebook group Century II, Its Future The presentation from Tuesday's city council workshop The Arup Advisory, Inc. report on Century II The City of Wichita's page about Century II, holding many documents Article: Wichita about to commit to more spending. Bigly. This week the Wichita City Council considers hiring a consulting firm to develop plans for a new performing…
