KU Unveils Gateway Project to Transform Campus and Boost Local Economy

KU’s Gateway Project aims to revitalize the campus featuring a Marriott hotel, retail spaces, and entertainment venues to enhance the university’s appeal and create a year-round economic hub in Lawrence.

The University of Kansas has announced the ambitious Gateway Project around David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The project includes an upscale Marriott hotel, retail and restaurant spaces, student apartments, and a 20,000-square-foot outdoor plaza, designed to create a dynamic year-round destination. KU plans to fund the project through $85M in public incentives, $100M from donors, and $125M from private investments. Expected to boost local tourism by $100M annually, the project also features a parking garage and revamped stadium amenities. Construction could begin in late 2025, pending key public approvals.

Read more at the Lawrence Journal World.