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S3 Ep. 3

The Future of the Country Club Plaza

Aired: 16/11/2023

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The Kansas City PBS documentary “Nichols’ Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza” explores the complicated history behind the nation’s first planned suburban shopping center. This month, “Flatland in Focus” examines the future of the Country Club Plaza and what changes are in store as new ownership is poised to begin the next chapter for the iconic shopping center as it marks a century in business.

Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza

Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza

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

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Nichols' Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza

Nichols' Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza

The Country Club Plaza, as it marks its centennial, is at a crossroads. J.C. Nichols' iconic district is seen both as private property and public trust.

Country Club Plaza Confronted with Dozens of Vacant Shops

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.

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

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.

Country Club Plaza Diners Seek More Local Flavors

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.

Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza

Streetcar, More Housing May Help the Country Club Plaza

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

Past Episodes

Harvesting Change | Localizing Our Food System

Harvesting Change | Localizing Our Food System

S3 Ep 9 - 1 minute readAs part of the Flatland series “Harvesting Change,” Flatland in Focus looks at the people and policies that influence the transition away from industrial agriculture to a more localized food system that protects and regenerates the environment.
Seeking Environmental Justice in Kansas City

Seeking Environmental Justice in Kansas City

S3 Ep8 - 1 minute readIn cities across the U.S., heavily polluted industrial zones are often established adjacent to communities of color and low-income residents. “Flatland in Focus” speaks with residents living in Kansas City-area neighborhoods that suffer from a history of pollution.
Healing Hate: Building Resilience Through Community

Healing Hate: Building Resilience Through Community

S3 Ep7 - 1 minute readIn collaboration with the Kansas City PBS special ‘Healing Hate‘, Flatland in Focus speaks with survivors of the 2014 shooting at the Overland Park Jewish Community Center to see how one act of hate has impacted their lives. […]
Stadium Subsidies and Community Impact

Stadium Subsidies and Community Impact

S3 Ep6 - 1 minute readThe Truman Sports Complex, home to KC’s Royals and Chiefs, opened to the public 50 years ago. Now the teams have a new vision for their future and voters must decide whether to support that vision with tax […]
Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line

Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line

S3 Ep5 - 1 minute readThe KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, […]
Media Literacy

Media Literacy

S3 Ep4 - 1 minute readAs media consumption continues to climb, media literacy and the ability to discern fact from fiction or opinion is more important than ever. How do we interact with the news? How do we evaluate what we share? And […]
The Future of the Country Club Plaza

The Future of the Country Club Plaza

S3 Ep. 3 - 1 minute readThe Kansas City PBS documentary “Nichols’ Folly: A Century of the Country Club Plaza” explores the complicated history behind the nation’s first planned suburban shopping center. This month, “Flatland in Focus” examines the future of the Country Club Plaza […]

East Side Development Sales Tax

East Side Development Sales Tax

S3 Ep 2 - 1 minute readIn 2017, voters approved a 1/8 cent sales tax with the goal of spurring economic development in disadvantaged neighborhoods of the city. So far, the Central City Economic Development (CCED) sales tax has awarded over $53 million and […]
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KC Media Collective + Flatland

Flatland + KC Media Collective

Flatland and Kansas City PBS are proud to take part in the Kansas City Media Collective, a collaborative group of local, nonprofit media organizations dedicated to supporting local journalism.

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