Economy & Housing Events

Local zoning codes have largely blocked the construction of “missing middle” housing – from duplexes to cottage courts to townhomes – for decades. However, these housing typologies offer a range of benefits to address the housing challenges our region is facing today, such as increased affordability, improved walkability, and better neighborhood integration. 

Join Frank Lenk, MARC’s Economic Research Director, as he presents the 2027 Economic Forecast for the Kansas City Region. The session will also describe underlying trends affecting the growth of the Kansas City economy.  Participants will have the opportunity to engage with this information in groups and share insights that can lead to more effectively responding to the challenges being created by shifting economic and demographic forces.