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April 22, 2026 | Posted in Aging
KCK silver KCC award 2026

Kansas City, Kansas, was awarded the Silver Level designation for the Communities for All Ages program on Friday, April 17, at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting in Raytown.

April 22, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
A group of award recipients at the 2026 Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration

MARC's Regional Public Safety Communications Program hosts the annual Telecommunicators Appreciation Celebration and Outstanding Performance awards to honor the important role telecommunicators and 911 calltakers play in keeping our communities safe.

April 21, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Road closed on local road

Review and comment on amendments to the transportation plans which includes a road reconstruction and intersection improvements. 

April 10, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A blue rain barrel on a pedestal outside a home.

KCRainKeepers.org teaches Kansas City area residents how to reduce stormwater pollution and protect local waterways through simple, everyday actions.

April 7, 2026 | Posted in News
Cy Splichal, transportation planner, speaks to the MARC Board of Directors.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on March 24. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

April 1, 2026 | Posted in Environment
A group holding litter clean up tools below the Rosedale Arch in KCK

Explore resources to develop sustainable habits like reducing food waste, recycling and conserving energy.

March 31, 2026 | Posted in Economy & Housing
portfolio-home-design-collage

The Kansas City region faces persistent underproduction of housing across price points as demand grows. Preapproved building plans are one solution cities like Overland Park are using to reduce permitting time and quicken the development process for missing middle housing.

March 30, 2026 | Posted in Local Government
Person writing notes with a pen as two co-workers look at them

Ready to learn with GTI? Discover all the training opportunities available. 

March 17, 2026 | Posted in Transportation
Group of bicycle riders going through crosswalk in Waldo

MARC has released a quarterly amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program and a draft update to the Greater Kansas City Regional Bikeway Plan.

March 17, 2026 | Posted in Environment
People gathered at a large roundtable with laptops and notebooks

The Climate and Environment Council held its first meeting of the year, welcoming a new cohort of appointed leaders across local government, nonprofits and community organizations.