Kansas City is turning a sharp corner toward prosperity. Decades of post-World War II migration to the suburbs left the city’s inner core empty, decaying and crime-ridden…until now.

Kansas Citians are determined to revitalize downtown. Developers are pouring $3 million worth of construction into the area. Brand new entertainment venues like Kansas City Live!, the Sprint Center sports stadium, and the Power & Light shopping and restaurant district have already given a strong jolt of energy to Kansas City.

The suburbs are also booming. A NASCAR motor speedway, shopping centers and a minor league baseball team have recently moved into Kansas City. What’s more, Money Magazine just rated suburban Overland Park the sixth best place to live in America.

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