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Rails already have been delivered to the riverfront for the extension of the KC Streetcar.

Streetcar Riverfront Extension Cost Surges

By Kevin Collison | November 28, 2023

The cost of extending the streetcar line to the riverfront has jumped 65% to $61.1 million, forcing local funders to seek private donations.

An aerial view of the Country Club Plaza area.

Plaza District Council Makes Case for Country Club Plaza

By Kevin Collison | November 20, 2023

The Plaza District Council used its first public event to make the case for the importance of the Country Club Plaza and the surrounding area.

Historic high-rise apartments along the south side of Brush Creek next to the Country Club Plaza.

Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza

By Kevin Collison | November 16, 2023

The KC Streetcar extension and development of more high-rise housing are widely seen as keys for supporting the Country Club Plaza.

Lux Living has dropped its plan for a 250-unit apartment development at the downtown riverfront.

Lux Living Drops Two Apartment Projects, Still Pursues Tower Plan

By Kevin Collison | October 26, 2023

LuxLiving, which is building the Katz project, has dropped two downtown residential deals but is still pursuing its big apartment and hotel high-rise proposal at 14th and Wyandotte.

Prospect of New Country Club Plaza Owners Sparks Optimism

By Kevin Collison | October 6, 2023

News that the owners of Highland Park Village in Dallas may buy the Country Club Plaza garnered generally positive reactions from Kansas City residents.