Kansas City Current is considering a major expansion of its stadium, with a $1.4 billion development plan that includes $235 million in bonds and tax breaks. The plan, introduced by Mayor Quinton Lucas, aims to transform the Berkley Riverfront area and increase seating at CPKC Stadium from 11,500 to 18,000. The expansion would also finish the construction of Current Landing, a mixed-use riverfront district. The Current has invested over $350 million in Kansas City through the stadium and Current Landing. The team said it is committed to raising the bar for women's sports and appreciates the collaboration and leadership from community and civic partners. The first phase of the Current's riverfront development was mostly privately funded, but it did receive a $5.5 million tax credit from Missouri's Development Finance Board. The club added that Current Landing is transformational for the city and women's sports. The investment would continue the pattern of Kansas City giving public money to support a professional sports team's stadium. In April, the city passed the beginnings of a financing package for a $1.9 billion Royals' Crown Center ballpark. The funding package for the Royals was presented two years after voters soundly rejected a 3/8th-cent stadium sales tax extension in 2024. A majority of economists agree that stadiums do not deliver an economic boon to cities. The ordinance should be heard by committee June 30, and people can give public comments on the proposal over Zoom or in person at the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee meeting. The Current has always planned to expand the stadium, which opened in 2024. The project would also improve infrastructure and add a parking garage. Mayor Quinton Lucas said the ordinance is an appropriate balance for how the city can develop for the future. The team is committed to investing in the future of Kansas City and the continued growth of the riverfront. The expansion plan is expected to have a significant impact on the city and the team. And with the increased seating capacity, the team hopes to attract more fans and increase revenue. But the plan is not without controversy, with some economists arguing that stadiums do not deliver an economic boon to cities. So the city will have to carefully consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of the expansion plan. The Current's statement said the team is proud to continue investing in the future of Kansas City and the continued growth of the riverfront. The team's investment in the stadium and Current Landing has already had a significant impact on the city. The expansion plan is expected to further transform the Berkley Riverfront area and increase the team's presence in the city. The city's investment in the stadium expansion plan is a significant commitment to the team and the city's future. The plan is expected to have a lasting impact on the city and the team.