Louisville's Landbank Authority is selling some abandoned homes for $1 in an effort to improve neighborhoods. Is it working?

Tucked away throughout Kentucky's green forests and rolling hills are dozens of abandoned and forgotten places. From hotels to theme parks to jails, the Bluegrass State has deserted sites galore.

The Kentucky Speedway, which once drew thousands of fans, is mostly unused after its last race in 2020. So, is the former ...