Country Club Plaza

A lone security guard, part of The Country Club Plaza's private crew, can often be seen walking in the area. The neon portion of the guard's uniform alerts shoppers.

Fearful of Crime on the Country Club Plaza? Check Your Car

Conversations about the Country Club Plaza often turn to perceptions of personal safety and crime. Those perceptions aren’t always accurate.

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A worker carries a clearance sale sign on the Country Club Plaza.

Country Club Plaza Confronted with Dozens of Vacant Shops

Prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza would be buying an iconic shopping district with dozens of vacancies. Some see open spaces as opportunities.

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Paris Postcard: Rue Cler Shows the Way to a Better Plaza

By Kevin Collison Rue Cler is one of the many bustling market streets in Paris. Flower stalls spill out onto the sidewalk, cafés offer front row seats for people watching and merchants busy themselves arranging their shop window displays to catch the eyes of passersby. And the busy cobblestone street is shared by pedestrians and…

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The entrance to Rye on the Country Club Plaza.

Country Club Plaza Diners Seek More Local Flavors

The prospect of new owners for the Country Club Plaza has sparked hope the iconic shopping district may soon offer more local flavor in its mix of restaurants.

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Cascade Luxury Hotel and Strang Chef Collective Open at Plaza

By Kevin Collison The Cascade luxury boutique hotel opened Wednesday at the Country Club Plaza, and along with the new Strang Chef Collective inside, it’s considered a $115 million vote of confidence in the district’s future. “We’re excited about the investments being made,” said developer Joe Morrison, president of Capital Management. “This is the most…

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