News

KCHousingLocator.com helps connect more people to safe, accessible and affordable housing
February 19, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Website feature strengthens partnership between property owners and social service providers serving clients with special needs.

Operation Green Light traffic signal enhancements reduce emissions
February 14, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Bucket truck installing camera on traffic signal pole in an intersection

The program has upgraded traffic signal controllers and installed new CCTV cameras in partnership with local agencies

Join us to learn about updates to the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor
February 11, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Two people talking with a long table with map of the corridor from Kansas City, Kansas to Independence, Missouri.

The project team will share new potential transit options along the corridor and how sustainable development can benefit our communities at the public meeting. 

Kansas City employment surges in December
February 10, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Statue in front of Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City

The region’s job count reaches a new high of 1,152,600 ranking us fifth among 11 benchmark metro areas.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's January Board meetings
February 6, 2025 | Posted in News
Karen Clawson, MARC principal planner/air quality program manager, presents to the Board of Directors about air quality data at the Jan. 28, 2025, meeting.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 28.

Working to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs, MARC supports eastern Jackson County partnership by standardizing data collection
February 6, 2025 | Posted in Local Government
eastern-jackson-county-co-responder-program

MARC continues to support law enforcement and behavioral health providers working to improve crisis response for people with mental health emergencies.

Join us for public comment on stormwater standards
February 4, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Speaker addresses public audience with powerpoint slide explaining BMP

The update to the regional stormwater best practices manual has entered its final phase. Learn how to provide feedback at a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

 

MARC’s Give 5 program launches third year of volunteer matching
February 3, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Give 5 group

Give 5, a program that introduces older adults to volunteer opportunities, will start its third season of classes this month. 

2024 updates to the housing data hub
January 22, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Kansas City Region Housing Data Hub was updated at the end of 2024.

Ozone season recap: In like a lamb, out like a lion
January 7, 2025 | Posted in Environment
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The 2024 ozone season started off quiet, but ended with exceedances.