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Agroforestry workshop provides helpful information to those interested in edible forests
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.

MARC Air Quality program launches new website
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.

Be part of the MARC Air Quality Sensor Program
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.

A new chapter for MARC
July 6, 2026 | Posted in News
Exterior photo of brown brick building

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

Be air aware this Fourth of July
July 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
fireworks

Celebrate safely and breathe easier

Share input on which Planning Sustainable Places projects should be funded
July 1, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Southwest Blvd Las Tarascas sculpture ribbon cutting

Members of the public are invited to view project submissions and leave comments online until July 24. 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's June Board meetings
June 30, 2026 | Posted in News
Head Start Director Kasey Lawson presents to the Board of Directors in June 2026.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 23. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.
 

MARC selects Geraldine Ide Gardner as next executive director
June 23, 2026 | Posted in News
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors has named a new leader to guide the organization’s next chapter of regional service and collaboration.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's May Board meetings
June 22, 2026 | Posted in News
Geoff Jolley, of LISC Greater Kansas City, speaks to the MARC Board about the Regional Housing Fund.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on May 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

Share feedback on how your travels are affected by the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City
June 18, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Plaza transit during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City with streetcar, bus, bike and a car

Provide your thoughts on how the transportation system is handling the global event.