Tag: Wichita Downtown Development Corporation
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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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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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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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WichitaLiberty.TV: John Todd and Wichita issues
John Todd joins Bob Weeks and Karl Peterjohn to discuss issues involving the City of Wichita, including the future of Naftzger Park and economic development.
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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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Coverage of Downtown Wichita workers
The Wichita Eagle’s coverage of the number of workers in Downtown Wichita isn’t fake news, just wrong news.
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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.
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On Wichita’s STAR bond promise, we’ve heard it before
Are the City of Wichita’s projections regarding subsidized development as an economic driver believable?
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Growth in Downtown Wichita Jobs
Even if we accept the measure of jobs used by the City of Wichita, the trend is in the wrong direction. Citizens should ask for truth and accountability.
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Downtown Wichita jobs, sort of
The claim of 26,000 workers in downtown Wichita is based on misuse of data so blatant it can be described only as malpractice.