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Belton Approves Entertainment District with Housing and Attractions

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The Belton City Council approved bonds to fund a new entertainment district at Turner Road and North Cedar Street, transforming a 40-acre field into a multi-phase development. The project includes 638 apartments, restaurants, and an anchor entertainment center featuring go-karts. Developer Petra agreed to raise its payments in lieu of taxes from 22% to 25%, though it will still receive an approximate 82% tax abatement over 17 years.

From kmbc.com

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The new district is intended to provide local indoor entertainment options, reducing the need for residents to travel to Overland Park or Lee’s Summit. While the project is expected to affect school attendance, sales tax revenue for police, fire, and parks will remain unaffected.

From kmbc.com

Who's involved

  • BeltonCity that approved the bonds for the new entertainment district
  • Overland ParkCity that residents may no longer need to travel to for entertainment
  • Central TexasGeopolitical region mentioned in relation to Belton
  • Bell CountyCounty mentioned in relation to Belton

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