The Plaza: Not that difficult and we all win

Over at TKC, Tony was complaining that we were all whiny, as a city, about preserving the Plaza when a lot of us complained about the possible razing of the Balcony building for the Polsinelli Law Firm's new building. But look what happened. Highwoods Properties and Polsinelli announced their plans, people didn't like them, they reworked them and now everyone, it seems, is getting what they want. Polsinelli and Highwoods get the new facility they want and need, the old Balcony building is saved and, really, the Plaza properties will be "new and improved" and invested in well so it can grow and develop wisely. This truly is one of those hoped-for "win/win/win" situations. Best of all, for Polsinelli--and even Highwoods--they come out of this with the reputations of doing the right thing for, yes, the Plaza, but also the city. It's a great PR move. What would have been a permanent black eye, of sorts, is now a badge of honor. It's a good day for Kansas City and all involved in this process. Have a great weekend, y'all. link to original post: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/26/2179076/highwoods-revises-plans-for-plaza.html