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.
Plaza Restaurant Project Served Big Day, Expects Summer 2026 Opening
(Editor’s note: This article was published originally May 25) By Kevin Collison The Cocina47 restaurant project at the Plaza had a big day Wednesday, winning support from City Hall and Port KC, and converting a former staunch critic into an ally and indirect partner. The plan for a three-story building at 47th and Pennsylvania at…
Excitement About New Plaza Ownership, But History Claim a Whopper
By Kevin Collison Perhaps the biggest controversy so far about news the Country Club Plaza may be bought by the Dallas owner of Highland Park Village is bragging rights, as is often the case when it comes to Texas. Both claim to be the nation’s first shopping center, more about that later. As for the…
Prospect of New Country Club Plaza Owners Sparks Optimism
News that the owners of Highland Park Village in Dallas may buy the Country Club Plaza garnered generally positive reactions from Kansas City residents.
Top Dallas Retail Operator Wants to Buy Country Club Plaza
By Kevin Collison A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in Dallas has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza, according to local real estate sources. Ray Washburne and HP Village Partners, an entity with family ties to the wealthy Hunt Family, is the prospective new owner of…
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.
Another Big Apartment Plan in Works for West Plaza
By Kevin Collison A 10-story apartment project is being proposed at 4627 Madison near the Country Club Plaza by Block Real Estate Services, just across the street from another residential tower being pursued by the firm. Plans filed with the city indicate the proposed development would include 218 apartments on top of a four-level, 477-space…
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.
Escape Game Opens at Plaza, Latest Entertainment Venue
The Escape Game, a Nashville-based chain that features five, different themed escape rooms, has opened at the Country Club Plaza, the second active recreational venue to open there in as many weeks. The Escape Game is located at 320 Ward Parkway in a formal bridal shop. The two-level, 5,540 square-foot venue features five themed escape…
Weekend Possibilities | Plaza Art Fair, Guns N’ Roses and Fall Fun
This weekend is stuffed with festivals celebrating seasons changing, a few day trip options, plus live music both local and legendary. Friday, Sept. 22 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. It’s that time of the year. Oktoberfest at Riverwood Winery, 22200 State Route 45 N, starts Friday. The Rushville, Missouri, winery is shifting gears and serving…