Many of the fears raised by neighbors did come to fruition — but in neighborhoods a couple of miles to the east.

One of Kansas City's most popular places to dine, shop, movie watch or simply just walk around is the Country Club Plaza. This outdoor shopping district offers mostly chain stores (Anthropologie ...

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An empty lot sits in the 1920s, shortly before the Country Club Plaza was developed. The open land would eventually become the site of one of Kansas City’s most iconic shopping districts.