Economy & Housing Articles

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Climbing rents increase housing cost burdens to record heights

August 19, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
With partners, MARC produces the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Plan.

Your voice is needed to shape the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy plan

August 8, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Second quarter 2024 job growth ranks the region second among peers

July 30, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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New research from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies explores if cities must grow denser to become more affordable.

June 25, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Lack of supply pushes housing prices and rents higher

May 20, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Most households with extremely low incomes can't find affordable housing in our region.

May 8, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Monthly Workforce Indicators offer a look at the regional workforce including both seasonally adjusted employment and unemployment, employment by industry, and the region’s employment growth ranking against 10 peer metros.

May 1, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The forecasts, which show slower population and employment growth, are part of an update to the region’s long-range transportation plan, Connected KC 2050. 

April 2, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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A comprehensive approach to safe, healthy and affordable homes increases opportunities for residents.

February 16, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Regional data mirrors national trends.