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« on: December 20, 2006, 01:07:50 PM » |
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I heard that there was an article in the Jackson County Advocate a few weeks ago about the Wizards building a new stadium next to Bannister Mall. Does anyone know if this is true?
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KCMax
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« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2006, 01:10:58 PM » |
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Its one of about five proposed sites as far as I know. The Star had a blurb yesterday that the Wizards were still looking at a number of ideas. They're also working hard on determining where they will play next year.
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dangerboy
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« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2006, 02:33:01 PM » |
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Several media have mentioned that Bannister is on the list of potential sites. I don't think this qualifies as a rumor, unless you know something more than has already been published.
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MidWestSider
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« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2006, 02:46:15 PM » |
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They're also working hard on determining where they will play next year.
What would be the 2nd largest football/soccer facility in the metro? |
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« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2006, 03:15:58 PM » |
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What would be the 2nd largest football/soccer facility in the metro?
The possibilities for a temporary location are: CBAC BVDAC Ray-Pec HS Rockhurst HS Park U. Community America Ballpark |
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NDTeve
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« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2006, 05:14:38 PM » |
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I think on top of Bannister Mall would be more appropriate. Is there anything in there besides a Lens Crafters?
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« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2006, 11:09:56 PM » |
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Its one of about five proposed sites as far as I know. The Star had a blurb yesterday that the Wizards were still looking at a number of ideas. They're also working hard on determining where they will play next year.
I mentioned this at Xmas eve to my cousins, all of whom like the Wiz a lot. They started laughing, but I told them, dead-serious: Banniser freakin Mall. Why can't it just go to Village West? |
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tat2kc
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2007, 11:35:06 AM » |
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heard from a reliable source that both the interim playing field, and the new stadium will both be in Missouri (KCMO to be more precise). An announcement should be forthcoming soon.
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bahua
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« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2007, 11:41:42 AM » |
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I think on top of Bannister Mall would be more appropriate. Is there anything in there besides a Lens Crafters?
I know that KC Gold Fronts was in there for a while. I don't know if it still is though. I see no reason to preserve a dying(dead) mall. I say knock it over and build a nice stadium. |
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We can have either of those 3 Teams. - mgsports |
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briantsmith25
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2007, 12:19:07 PM » |
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The possibilities for a temporary location are:
CBAC
BVDAC
Ray-Pec HS
Rockhurst HS
Park U.
Community America Ballpark
That would be hilarious when David Beckham comes to town for him to play on a high school field.. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2007, 12:20:21 PM » |
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The Bannister Mall area makes perfect sense.
1. It is in South KC close to the largest concentration of soccer youth (South JOCO)
2. It is at a major highway crossroads
3. Infrasturcture is already in place to facilitate easy access
4. The area is in dire need of redevelopment. I do think the best bet would be to knock down the mall.
5. The owners of the Wizards, of which Neal is a founder of Cerner, are making a large investment in the area with the new Cerner expansion there.
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bahua
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2007, 03:45:17 PM » |
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On top of that, the land should be relatively cheap, especially for its startlingly central and accessible location.
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tat2kc
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2007, 03:48:07 PM » |
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That would be hilarious when David Beckham comes to town for him to play on a high school field..
Why in the world would anyone in their right mind be concerned about David Beckham's feelings about playing in a temporary field? What do you suggest we do to make the man happy? KC Soccer fans would love your solution to this problem. |
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« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2007, 03:58:51 PM » |
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Bannister Mall?...that neighborhood is awful!!! It will be like going to the Coliseum in LA or the old Chicago Stadium in Chicago. Go see a game to find your car on cinder blocks when you come out?
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KCMax
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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2007, 04:02:35 PM » |
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Bannister Mall?...that neighborhood is awful!!! It will be like going to the Coliseum in LA or the old Chicago Stadium in Chicago. Go see a game to find your car on cinder blocks when you come out?
That's why its important we have mass transit going there! |
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« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2007, 04:04:14 PM » |
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That's why its important we have mass transit going there!
Yeah! B/c no place in the country is as dense as the abandoned, shack-land around Bannister. |
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« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2007, 04:07:59 PM » |
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What do you suggest we do to make the man happy? KC Soccer fans would love your solution to this problem.
Don't Know... And could really give a fuck less.... I just think it would be embarassing as a city to have a major league sports team play at a high school. |
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« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2007, 04:09:24 PM » |
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Probably not a bad thing that mass transit is not going to Bannister Mall. How many people really need to go to Lens Crafters that much?
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bahua
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« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2007, 04:49:33 PM » |
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Bannister Mall?...that neighborhood is awful!!! It will be like going to the Coliseum in LA or the old Chicago Stadium in Chicago. Go see a game to find your car on cinder blocks when you come out?
Dude. Please don't troll. |
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tat2kc
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« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2007, 05:15:26 PM » |
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Good deal, Briantsmith25. The season begins in march. They can't play at Arrowhead. Give us your solution. Or would you rather just bitch and moan? If you can't give a f*ck, then why are you posting? I know sitting on the sidelines and being judgemental is a lot of fun, but try to come up with a viable solution for once. Just a suggestion.
And yea, Bannister is not a great place now. Something needs to be done to turn the area around. Its location gives it tremendous potential. For those who condem the idea of a soccer stadium there, what are your suggestions for improving the area?
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Are you sure we're talking about the same God here, because yours sounds kind of like a dick.
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