"This project creates incredible new opportunities for that future and for all of us," Watson said, citing thousands of new jobs and millions of visitors.
The city of Olathe also anticipated localized benefits from hosting the corporate infrastructure.
"While being home to the Kansas City Chiefs corporate office and training facility is a source of community pride, this study showcases why Olathe entered into this partnership," said Olathe Mayor John Bacon.
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"It is bringing hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs to our community," Bacon added.
Criticism and Concerns
However, critics raised objections regarding community involvement and potential tax impacts on local residents.
"They're not even following traditional development process.
They're not engaging the local community," said Frank Ramirez, former chief of staff for KCK Mayor Christal Watson.
Political candidates and local developers questioned the fairness of the tax boundaries planned for the project.
"We've talked to the neighborhood associations. We've talked to a lot of community members.
We've heard from the city and even some state representatives about this site," said Erik Murray, a developer running for the U.
S. Senate.
"So where do we dump it? We dump it on Wyandotte County.
And that's not fair," Murray said.
Meanwhile, fan surveys highlighted public sentiments regarding the potential move away from Arrowhead Stadium.
An Arrowhead Pride feature noted a "Which" Wednesday poll regarding the team's future venue priorities, asking fans whether they would forgo Super Bowl wins to keep the team at Arrowhead Stadium for life.
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Media figures discussed the allure of attending the historical games in the respective stadiums, with radio host CDot noting, "The last game in Arrowhead's going to be a good time."
