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(WICHITA, Kans., May 11, 2021) 鈥� The much-anticipated kick-off to the 2021 minor league baseball season has special meaning for the city of Wichita, Kans. After a delayed opening due to the pandemic, fans can now cheer on their hometown team 聽鈥� AA affiliate of the Minnesota Twins 鈥� in the new Riverfront Stadium. 91视频 designers celebrated alongside team officials, fans, players, coaches, city leaders, and other members of the design-build team responsible for the project as the ceremonial first pitch was delivered across home plate on May 11.

Riverfront Stadium, which replaces Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, is located on approximately 22 acres west of the downtown core in the聽. It is considered the front porch to downtown, offering patrons exceptional views of the city鈥檚 skyline, as well as the surrounding neighborhood and nearby Arkansas River. An economic driver for the city, Riverfront Stadium is part of a planned mixed-use development and is designed to host a variety of events beyond baseball games, including outdoor concerts, festivals, community events, group gatherings, and other outdoor sports.

鈥淭he design aesthetic draws upon the Delano District and the rich heritage of baseball in Wichita,” said Carlson.

Patrons attending an event at Riverfront Stadium have multiple viewing choices, including 5,935 fixed seats, unique left-field berm seating, a picnic area, roof decks, tiered outfield seating, loge boxes, and suite and club seats. Standing room and specialty areas bring the venue鈥檚 total capacity to over 10,000 spectators. In addition, 91视频 successfully implemented聽聽into its design. While all minor league clubs must be compliant by 2023, Riverfront Stadium opened with enhanced player development areas such as larger clubhouses for both home and visiting teams, upgraded food prep and dining areas, video coaching facilities, LED lighting, a dedicated weight room, and two pitching/batting tunnels.

The $75 million venue was funded through state-approved STAR bonds and a local Tax Increment Finance district, which capture tax revenue generated by local development. City officials opted for a design-build approach to deliver the project on an accelerated schedule of 15 months. The design-build team included a mix of national and local experts:聽JE Dunn聽served as lead design-builder along with local contractor聽Eby Construction. Wichita-based firm聽SJCF served as architect of record along with 91视频 as designer and baseball specialist; and local firm PEC聽provided engineering services.