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Parkville — Riverside — Platte City — Weston — Kansas City

Parkville — www.parkvillemo.com

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Parkville (population 5,116) is a quaint, little town nestled between wooded hills and natural limestone bluffs, with a true "Main Street" appeal. Parkville is located in the southern area of Platte County, overlooking the Missouri River. Parkville is well known for its historic shops and restaurants where people come from miles around to visit. Parkville is home to the beautiful Park University, a four-year liberal arts institution, founded in 1875. Parkville is also home to The National Golf Club and executive housing development. The National is a private golf course designed by the legendary Tom Watson. It is Watson’s first signature golf course in North America.

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Riverside — www.cityofriversidemo.com

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Riverside (population 2,964) is one of the best-kept secrets of Platte County. Riverside is located in the southwest tip of Platte County, alongside the Missouri River. Riverside is home to St. Matthew's Church and Renner-Brenner Park; both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Riverside is a community that is in the process of re-making itself. From public improvements such as roads, sidewalks and the construction of a new city hall and public safety building, to private development such as the recent expansion of the popular Corner Café and the building of a new Performing Arts Center, Riverside is undergoing a makeover. Riverside is home to Argosy Riverboat Casino - with a current expansion underway - which provides a source of revenue used for the redevelopment of the city's infrastructure. Argosy completed an expansion of the existing casino in 2003 and another expansion in 2004. The casino is located next to the Army Corps of Engineers $80 million Riverside-Quindaro Bend Levee project. The levee which will free 1,200 acres of flood-prone land for development was completed in 2004.

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Platte City — www.plattecity.org

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Platte City (population 4,907) is the county seat for Platte County. Platte City is located in the northern area of Platte County, approximately 5 miles north of the Kansas City International Airport. Platte City’s intersection at Interstate 29 and Highway 92 has seen major development recently, spurring a significant growth in all sectors including housing, retail and restaurants. Of interest to history buffs are the Platte County Courthouse, built in 1867, and the Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum, an 1882 Victorian mini mansion and replica of the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City.

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Housing developments south of Platte City are numerous, including exisitng developments like Oakcreek, The Lakes of Oakmont, Hills of Oakmont and Timber Park. And new ones on the horizon called Running Horse and Seven Bridges, which in several phases will add over 2,000 homes to the area.

Within the city limits of Platte City is Platte Valley Plaza which is a Retail & Housing Development.

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Weston — www.westonmo.com

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Historic Weston (population 1,644) is nestled among the high bluffs of the Missouri River, just minutes north of KCI Airport. Weston offers fun and entertainment for the entire family. Ski slopes, state parks, orchards and scenic roadways surround the small river town where you will discover over 100 pre-Civil War structures, an award winning winery, a distillery, three museums, eight eating establishments and six bed and breakfasts. Over 40 up-scale and specialty shops provide everything from the finest antiques to unique gifts, artistic clothing and home décor.

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Kansas City — www.kcmo.org

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Twenty percent of Platte County’s square miles falls within the city limits of Kansas City; 46% of Platte County’s population reside in Kansas City (37,971). Kansas City, Platte County is home to the Kansas City International Airport. KCI and the area surrounding (commonly called the KCI Corridor) are considered a major employment hub not only for Platte County but the entire metro area as well. Not only does Kansas City offer excellent opportunities for business, its quality of life is unique. Home choices in Kansas City, Platte County range from starter homes to golf course residences to acreages perfect for privacy - plus, of course, all the amenities offered by a metropolitan area.

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