Tag: Downtown Wichita
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Wichita City Council March 3, 2026: New Fire Station, Armored Vehicle, Public Art Debate & Sales Tax Vote Day
The Wichita City Council voted unanimously to build the city’s first new fire station since 2009, approved a replacement police armored rescue vehicle, and passed water infrastructure bonds — all on the day Wichitans voted on the $840M sales tax referendum.
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City Hall Surrender in Genesis-Steven Ice Center Debacle Casts Doubt on Competence | Opinion
Dale Goter argues that Wichita City Hall’s quiet settlement over the Ice Center fiasco exposes years of mismanagement and undermines trust as leaders seek voter approval for an $810 million sales tax.
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Should Wichitans care when ballpark development starts?
This article discusses the financial implications of the delayed development around Riverfront Stadium in Wichita.
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Sedgwick County Talent Attraction
In an index ranking counties in talent attraction, Sedgwick County has not performed well, although there is some improvement.
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Downtown Wichita Tax Base
There’s been much investment in downtown Wichita. But it isn’t evident in the assessed value of property, although the recent trend is positive.
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Naftzger Park event management agreement still ambiguous
This week the Wichita City Council will update an agreement from last year, but it appears important issues were not addressed.
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Downtown Wichita jobs rise
The reported number of jobs in Downtown Wichita rose in 2018, but there is an issue with the data.
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Downtown Wichita population is up
New Census Bureau data shows the population growing in downtown Wichita.
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Downtown Wichita attraction attendance
Attendance at downtown Wichita attractions presented in an interactive visualization.
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Naftzger Park on the web: Do we care?
A badly outdated portion of Wichita’s website makes me wonder: Does anyone care?
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At Naftzger Park: ‘Sunflower Exclusive’
“Sunflower Exclusive,” a poem by Chinyere G. Okafor, is featured at Naftzger Park in downtown Wichita.
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Wichita taxing district to expand
The City of Wichita plans to expand a special tax district.