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Developers propose $191M 'Ignite at K‑96' Star Bond phase; city told no general‑fund backstop

Wichita City Council · November 25, 2025
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Summary

A private development team presented a proposed phase‑3 Star Bond project at K‑96/Greenwich — a multi‑sport family destination including a Wichita State tennis center and resort hotel — estimating $191 million in total cost and $73 million in potential bond proceeds; the team requested a Dec. 9 public hearing.

A development team seeking the next phase of the K‑96/Greenwich Star Bond District presented an ambitious mixed entertainment and sports project and asked the council to set a public hearing on the project plan amendment.

Marty Cornejo of Family Destination Development and counsel Mark Abbott described a planned destination branded as “Ignite at K‑96” that would include a Wichita State tennis center (indoor/outdoor courts suitable to host Division I events), indoor surf and simulated sports attractions, an indoor/outdoor mini‑golf and interactive baseball venue, go‑kart racing, a synthetic ice rink and a 150‑room resort hotel.

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