Country Club Plaza

Puttery Starts Putt-Putt Play on Plaza

By Kevin Collison The Puttery, an upscale miniature golf concept out of Dallas, is opening Thursday (Sept. 14) in the Country Club Plaza, adding an adult-only entertainment destination to the mix of tenants. “The Plaza is well known for its retail and dining, but we’ve found that Millennials prefer experiences over purchasing items,” said JW…

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The Country Club Plaza remains one of Kansas City's most endearing landmarks.

Country Club Plaza Backers See Silver Lining in Loan Default

A loan default by the owners of the Country Club Plaza has lifted the hopes of Plaza advocates about the future of the venerable shopping district. 

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Local Plaza Backers See Silver Lining in Ownership Default

By Kevin Collison The owners of the Country Club Plaza’s default on their loan has raised the possibility of new management and lifted hopes of Plaza advocates about the future of the venerable shopping district. “For now, I am choosing to be optimistic that a new owner will bring new energy and abundant resources to…

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Mayor Backs Group Pushing for a ‘Pedestrianized Plaza’

By Kevin Collison A new group with the mayor’s ear is pushing to convert some Country Club Plaza streets to pedestrian use, the latest expression of public concern over the direction of the venerable civic landmark. The loose-knit group of civic-minded, mostly younger adults call themselves Urban Lab KC. A conceptual rendering it posted on…

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Mayor Backs Push for a ‘Pedestrianized’ Country Club Plaza

A new group is pushing to covert some Country Club Plaza streets to pedestrian use, the latest expression of concern over the venerable civic landmark.

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