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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.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's December Board meetings
January 7, 2025 | Posted in News
Board Chair Janee Hanzlick thanks Miami County Commissioner Rob Roberts for his service to the MARC Board of Directors.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 17.

Inaugural Spanish Community Health Worker training concludes with graduation
January 6, 2025 | Posted in Health
CHW Spanish class graduation

The first Spanish-language community health worker (CHW) training recently graduated a class of 14 students who will go on to serve their communities as CHWs.

KC Fresh Rx participants see positive health results
January 3, 2025 | Posted in Health
KC Fresh Rx cooking demo 2024

The second cohort of the KC Fresh Rx program, which offers gift cards and education to encourage participants to eat more fresh produce, ended in October with positive health results. 

Accessory Dwelling Units continue to be an important housing solution for Kansas City area communities
December 31, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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ADUs provide more housing options and improve access to attainable housing for residents.

MARC News 2024 year in review
December 23, 2024 | Posted in News
A view of downtown Kansas City at dusk with brown native grass in the foreground

In 2024, MARC published more than 100 news items. Which ones grabbed the attention of the region?

 

Resilient Success Stories event honors stakeholders, features pitch competition
December 20, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Attendees listening to a presenter during the Resilient Success Stories event

Thank you to those who participated in this year’s Resilient Success Stories event.