Country Club Plaza Postscript: STILL More Than 50 Vacant Storefronts

We wanted to share this nice roundup that misses the point . . .

GLOBAL RETAIL DEATH LIMITS KANSAS CITY'S OPTIONS FOR COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA DEVELOPMENT & POLITICOS THINK PUBLIC HOUSING IS THE BEST OPTION!!!

That second part is what our blog community has reported behind the scenes and it's the option that both local news and politicos want to keep out of the headlines.

Meanwhile . . . Most insiders think that Lockton leaving for Leawood was the final nail in the coffin of the Country Club Plaza as we've always known it.  

And so . . .

Here's the cover story . . .  

Developers and the Plaza’s new ownership group say their vision is about evolving the district for the next generation bringing new energy, investment and ideas to a retail and entertainment area many believe must adapt to survive.

But neighborhood advocates and preservation supporters argue modernization can happen without compromising the character and architectural identity that have made the Plaza unique for nearly 100 years.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Debate over Plaza redevelopment intensifies as Kansas City leaders weigh next steps

The future of Kansas City's Country Club Plaza remains at the center of a growing debate as city leaders heard arguments for proposed redevelopment plans.