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Is the Kansas City region losing its competitive edge in housing affordability?
October 4, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Metro’s cost of living advantage over peer metros may be at risk. 

G2U Regional Coalition Summit strengthens ties between public sector and higher education
October 3, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
Panelists on stage at the BEST Conference Center at KU Edwards Campus

The summit featured representatives from universities and government institutions.

Walking in the fall is the way to go to get around the region
October 2, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Illustration of people walking down a hill

KC Walks is inspiring the Kansas City region to walk, bike and stroll this fall. Come join us!  

MARC’s Total Transportation Policy Committee welcomes new community members
September 29, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
TTPC new member: Wyandotte County Health and WTS Kansas City

Two new community organization members from the region joined in August.

Upcoming conference to celebrate caregivers in our region
September 26, 2023 | Posted in Aging
Heartland Caregiving Conference banner

The Heartland Caregiving Conference invites family caregivers in the Kansas City metro to learn best practices in self-care and caregiving.

Age-friendly parks serve residents of all abilities
September 22, 2023 | Posted in Aging
KC Communities for All Ages park visit

A group representing cities that participate in the KC Communities for All Ages recognition program visited two new age-friendly parks in Johnson County earlier this month.

Share input on Draft 2024-2028 TIP and amendment to UPWP
September 21, 2023 | Posted in Transportation
Bridge with blue skies

MARC has released a draft of the region's short-range transportation program and has a proposed amendment to transportation planning activities. 

Regional collaboration results in health care facility for kids
September 20, 2023 | Posted in Early Learning
MARC Head Start Excelsior Springs ribbon cutting

School-based health clinic opens at MARC Head Start in Excelsior Springs

New website helps Kansas City region reduce food waste
September 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
A person empties food scraps into a kitchen compost bin

Kansas City Food Wise is a new regional effort to make a sustainable food system a vital part of our future.

Counties compete in fall Plogtober cleanup
September 19, 2023 | Posted in Environment
MARC employees volunteering to clean up Berkley Riverfront Park

Seven county teams are looking for volunteers to become the area's "Top Ploggers".