Report Finds Crown Center Buildings Blighted, Unsafe Amidst Royals’ TIF Plan Discussion

Kansas City, MO, October 8, 2026 —

A recent report related to the Kansas City Royals’ Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan has concluded that buildings located within the city’s Crown Center area are blighted and have been deemed unsafe.

The specifics of the report, including the entity that conducted the assessment and the precise criteria used to define ‘blighted’ and ‘unsafe,’ were not immediately available. The report’s findings are a significant development in the ongoing discussions surrounding the Royals’ proposed TIF plan, which is intended to support the development of a new ballpark and surrounding mixed-use facilities.

The determination of blight typically involves assessing a property’s condition, its impact on the surrounding area, and its potential for redevelopment. Buildings deemed unsafe often present immediate risks to public safety and may require remediation or demolition.

The current status of the buildings in question, including their ownership and operational status, was not detailed in the summary. Furthermore, the report does not specify which particular buildings within Crown Center are affected by these findings or what the immediate implications are for their tenants or the Crown Center district as a whole. The exact timeline for any potential actions related to these findings has also not been provided.

Discussions regarding the Royals’ TIF plan involve multiple stakeholders, and these new findings could influence the planning and approval process. Further details regarding the report’s methodology, its specific recommendations, and the next steps expected from the city or the Royals organization are anticipated.

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