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Texas Investors Eye Purchase of the Country Club Plaza

A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in the Dallas area has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza.

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Rendering of the 10-story 4627 Madison apartment project near the Country Club Plaza.

Another Big Apartment Plan in Works near Country Club Plaza

A 10-story apartment project is being proposed near the Country Club Plaza by Block Real Estate Services, the latest housing plan near the shopping district.

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A new rendering of the proposed South Loop Link park that would cover a four-block stretch of I-670 from Wyandotte to Grand was presented at a briefing this week. This is the eastern superblock option that would close Walnut Street.

South Loop Park Backers Pursue Opening for World Cup

Backers of the South Loop Link want to have the downtown park ready for the World Cup in 2026 and have raised $90 million for the $200 million-plus endeavor.

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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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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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13-story 4711 Belleview project rendering.

Port KC Approves $1B in Projects From the River to Waldo

Port KC has approved more than $1 billion in projects stretching from the new KC Current stadium on the the Missouri River to the Country Club Plaza and Waldo.

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A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.

Royals Unveil Ballpark Designs for Kansas City, North Kansas City

The Royals have unveiled designs for potential ballparks in downtown Kansas City and North Kansas City, but offered few financial details.

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Rendering of the KC Current stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Port KC Backs Massive Project Near KC Current Stadium

A massive $650 million mixed-use project along Kansas City downtown riverfront has received preliminary support from a Port KC committee.

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Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Royals Stadium Negotiations at Standstill With Jackson County

The Kansas City Royals are frustrated by Jackson County Executive Frank White’s slow response to a “term sheet” for a new downtown ballpark plan sent in June.

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A view of the proposed Lux Living tower at 14th and Wyandotte looking east.

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Lux Living is seeking $34.1 million in tax breaks to assist its proposed apartment and hotel tower next to the Power & Light Building in downtown Kansas City.

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