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July 24, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
A boy carries a moving box toward a house with his mother close behind, also holding a moving box

New MARC research finds the Kansas City’s region housing shortage has grown to roughly 29,000 homes.

July 22, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
MARC staff member assisting person with device

Complete a short survey by Aug. 24 about how residents prefer to share feedback about MARC’s transportation plans and projects.

July 21, 2026 | Posted in Local Government
Liberty Memorial and FIFA Fan Fest during sunset

When Kansas City was selected as one of the host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the opportunity extended far beyond the six matches that would take place at the stadium.

July 20, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Roadway interchange with traffic

Federal funding will support engineering, environmental review and public outreach for a key Northland transportation connection.

July 17, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Audience gathered to listen to panel of experts in a conference room

Attendees gathered this week at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center to learn about the benefits and challenges of agroforestry in the riparian corridors of our region.

July 10, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Looking at the downtown Kansas City skyline from the south with a blue sky and white clouds

AirQKC, the public education website for the MARC Air Quality program, has a new look and an updated way to deliver the regional air quality forecast.

July 6, 2026 | Posted in Environment
Air quality sensor mounted to the exterior of a residential house.

The expanded sensor network will help identify pollution patterns and support regional planning.

July 6, 2026 | Posted in News
Exterior photo of brown brick building

The MARC offices will move from 600 Broadway to 801 Pennsylvania.

July 3, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Trio of cyclists in the Gilham bike lane

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the WAY TO GO program is offering a practical way to connect people to opportunity.

July 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
fireworks

Celebrate safely and breathe easier