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Updates and outcomes from MARC's January Board meetings
February 6, 2024 | Posted in News
Toni Sturdivant presenting during the MARC board meeting

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 23.  

Town hall seeks input on aging services in Missouri
February 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Missouri Master Plan on Aging Town Hall

Missouri's Department of Health and Senior Services has teamed up with MARC and KC Shepherd's Center to offer a local listening session on March 1 to gather feedback on the new Missouri Master Plan on Aging.

Public invited to share input on projects submitted for Connected KC 2050 update
January 31, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas River Kaw Point freight train

The region's long-range transportation plan, Connected KC 2050, opens public review of projects to be included in the 2025 update

New homeownership patterns emerge in large investor portfolios
January 26, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
housing-market-concept-image

Large investors are more heavily invested in areas with lower-incomes and higher proportions of Black and Latino residents.

MARC’s Aging and Adult Services department receives SAGECare Credential
January 22, 2024 | Posted in Aging
SAGECare platinum 2024

MARC’s Aging and Adult Services department recently received a SAGECare Credential for its achievement in providing an inclusive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ older adults.

Discover the latest on MARC’s Government Training Institute
January 22, 2024 | Posted in Local Government
GTI class room full of students at MARC

Learn about upcoming classes and information about the program. 

Solid waste grant funding available
January 22, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Various empty packaging and waste materials

The MARC SWMD seeks proposals that promote waste reduction, reuse, recycling or resource recovery at the local and regional level.

Share your thoughts on amendments to two transportation plans
January 19, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Train on railroad with crossing sign and signal

MARC has proposed amendments to two important transportation plans 

Missouri River North Trail project aims to enhance connectivity in three cities
January 11, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Cyclist on trail in Platte County

Share feedback on a project that aims to connect trails in Kansas City, North Kansas City and Riverside. 

2023 MARC news in review
January 9, 2024 | Posted in News
KC skyline power light

With 2023 a wrap, please join us in looking back at some of our top news stories from last year.