Port KC Tables Vote on Country Club Plaza $1.4B Bond Plan After Public Outcry

Port KC tables vote on Country Club Plaza $1.4B bond plan after public outcry

Port KC Commissioners decided to delay the vote after more than 100 parents and community members virtually attended a special meeting to share their voice on the economic development package.

Country Club Plaza is losing a major employer, frustrating Kansas City's redevelopment plans

Kansas City Council is considering a plan to overhaul the Country Club Plaza, with much taller buildings and a new public square. But not all residents are convinced — and now Lockton Companies is moving its headquarters to Leawood.

Port KC to consider $1.4 billion bond framework for major Country Club Plaza redevelopment

A special meeting on Monday could move forward a plan that would allow up to $1.4 billion in bonds to support the long-term redevelopment of the Country Club Plaza.

Port KC punts Plaza tax break vote to 2026 after fierce pushback

The Port Authority of Kansas City backed off Monday from a vote on a sweeping tax incentive package for developers of the Country Club Plaza.Port KC’s special virtual meeting was attended by about 160 participants but was delayed for more than 17 minutes by a remote hack. The hack set a tone for a contentious meeting where many attendees derided the proposal and a process that has been delayed several times already. The decision punts the vote i…