New owners release renderings of a re-imagined Country Club Plaza [Video]

Kansas City is finally getting a glimpse at what the future of the Country Club Plaza may look like in the hands of its new owners. At the Plaza Art Fair over the weekend, Highland Park Village Management released renderings of plans that would refresh and reimagine the Plaza as a more pedestrian-friendly shopping district.The renderings were created as part of a planning study conducted through OMNIPLAN. The images feature a mix of 3D and hand-drawn models.Renderings include an update to the building at 450 Nichols Road. The renderings show added outdoor seating and an updated exterior.The renderings show, wider sidewalks, and road closures preventing cars from driving through the middle of the plaza. HP Village Management says that the renovations are still preliminary but include improved walkability and the possibility of cobblestone streets.”As we continue to work toward a master plan for the Country Club Plaza and envision what …