News

October 23, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Closeup on singular tree in the wilderness

Comments on the draft plan are due by Nov. 7.

October 22, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Parkville receives Communities for All Ages award Oct. 2025

Parkville received a Gold Level Communities for All Ages award Friday, Oct. 17, at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting in North Kansas City. 

October 21, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Empty downtown Kansas Citystreet in the daytime with cars parked on one side

Curious what we're doing for 2026 when it comes to transportation? MARC has shared a draft of the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program.

October 16, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
A MARC Head Start teacher reads to children

MARC is sharing updates and information related to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown on MARC Head Start sites. Please check back regularly for additional information.

October 13, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
Guadalupe Centers at Thomas Roque MARC Head Start hosted an open house for families

Number of student spots available unchanged

October 10, 2025 | Posted in News
The Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, features a colorful entrance.

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

October 8, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
RHP-event-photo

New initiatives announced to help change the housing narrative and inspire more stakeholders to champion housing solutions

October 1, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
raytown-co-responder-program-team-members

Mental health professionals, police officers and community paramedics join forces to connect people in crisis to appropriate resources

September 29, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Image of tree-lined trail with with tree graphics superimposed and "Vibrant Success Stories" in script font. December 5th listed as the date.

For over a decade, the Planning Sustainable Places program has worked to advance integrated local transportation and land use planning across the region.

September 29, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Aerial view of Independence Ave and Hardesty

Walk along the corridor and share your perspective on planning for future transit investments.