Missouri revives tax incentive that could aid Royals stadium, Kansas City riverfront projects

By: Ryleigh Hindle

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: June 17, 2026

Words: 2,029

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Body Text Preview

Before the Power & Light District became the hub of entertainment and economic activity in Kansas City that it is today, the area was blocks of unkempt parking lots and empty storefronts.

The district’s overhaul was in part financed through a piece of 2003 legislation called the Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act, MODESA for short. The program expired and stopped taking new applications in 2013, but construction on projects with prior authorization, like the Power …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us