News

Is the growth of short-term rentals fueling the region’s housing crisis?
October 28, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Housing supply is a major factor driving the deepening affordability crisis in the region. Supply issues include construction not keeping up with demand, significant market changes exacerbating housing scarcity such as bulk home purchases by institutional investors and the rise in short-term rentals (STRs).

Nearly $1.5 million awarded to advance sustainable places
October 24, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
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Seventh round of MARC Planning Sustainable Places grants will fund 17 area projects

Local company provides sustainable waste diversion in federal courthouse building renovation
October 15, 2024 | Posted in Environment
View of the federal courthouse renovation project from Heart of America pedestrian bridge

Relying on partnerships and funding from MARC’s Solid Waste Management District, Summit Transfer has expanded its commitment to recycling and responsible waste management.

Bike event engages commuters
October 15, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Commuters participate in Bike Bus for Grown-Ups event on Oct. 11.

WAY TO GO organizes a second Bike Bus event during the Green Commute Challenge.

Share input on 2025 UPWP draft
October 14, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
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MARC has shared a draft of the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's October Board meetings
October 6, 2024 | Posted in News
Marlene Nagel presents to the MARC Board of Directors about the 2025 state policy agenda.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Oct. 22. 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's September Board meetings
October 6, 2024 | Posted in News
Martin Rivarola presents to the MARC Board of Directors in September 2024 about the Planning Sustainable Places program.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Sept. 24. 

MARC seeks public feedback on PRO Housing grant application
October 2, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Public comments accepted until Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Neon-lit trucks promoting 988 Lifeline to take part in First Fridays in KCMO
October 2, 2024 | Posted in Health
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Don’t miss your chance to catch CommCARE’s powerful “Get the Words Out” campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The campaign, which features neon-lit trucks displaying quotes from anonymous 988 callers, makes its last stop Oct. 4 in the Crossroads Arts District.

Find community data with new Quick Stats tool
October 1, 2024 | Posted in Data & Maps
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Find population, household, housing, workforce, and at-risk population data