Chancellor Girod, Governor Kelly, Athletics Director Goff unveil latest plans for Gateway District

Tue, 08/15/2023

Joe Monaco

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, a new conference center and multi-use facilities that will enable year-round use and drive economic development in Lawrence. Plans for the district also include a combination of new retail, dining and other amenities that will drive student recruitment and enhance the campus experience for KU students and employees.

The latest plans for the district – including the first architectural renderings of the project – were shared Tuesday afternoon at an event at the Jayhawk Welcome Center, hosted by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff and other members of the university community.

"The Gateway District is a once-in-a-generation project to transform our campus and drive economic development throughout the region," Girod said. "Specifically, this project will create exciting new amenities for students, employees and visitors while providing Kansas Football the facilities it needs to compete at the highest level."

The project will be completed in a multi-phased approach. The first phase will include additional renovations to Anderson Family Football Complex, the training hub for Kansas Football. Additionally, the first phase will include the construction of new southwest, west and north sides of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, as well as a new conference center on the north end.

Construction on the first phase will begin at the conclusion of the 2023 football season and will be completed by the beginning of the 2025 season.

The project will be primarily funded by private funds from donors and revenue generated on the site. No tuition dollars or State General Funds will be used.

Learn more about the project, including planned upgrades to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium and the Anderson Family Football Complex.