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Local company provides sustainable waste diversion in federal courthouse building renovation
October 15, 2024 | Posted in Environment
View of the federal courthouse renovation project from Heart of America pedestrian bridge

Relying on partnerships and funding from MARC’s Solid Waste Management District, Summit Transfer has expanded its commitment to recycling and responsible waste management.

Bike event engages commuters
October 15, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Commuters participate in Bike Bus for Grown-Ups event on Oct. 11.

WAY TO GO organizes a second Bike Bus event during the Green Commute Challenge.

Share input on 2025 UPWP draft
October 14, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City skyline with busy highway in autumn

MARC has shared a draft of the 2025 Unified Planning Work Program.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's September Board meetings
October 6, 2024 | Posted in News
Martin Rivarola presents to the MARC Board of Directors in September 2024 about the Planning Sustainable Places program.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Sept. 24. 

MARC seeks public feedback on PRO Housing grant application
October 2, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Public comments accepted until Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

Neon-lit trucks promoting 988 Lifeline to take part in First Fridays in KCMO
October 2, 2024 | Posted in Health
988-support-sign-truck

Don’t miss your chance to catch CommCARE’s powerful “Get the Words Out” campaign to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The campaign, which features neon-lit trucks displaying quotes from anonymous 988 callers, makes its last stop Oct. 4 in the Crossroads Arts District.

Find community data with new Quick Stats tool
October 1, 2024 | Posted in Data & Maps
Brightly colored people figures

Find population, household, housing, workforce, and at-risk population data

Plogtober returns with regional cleanups
October 1, 2024 | Posted in News
Two people plogging under an overpass

The annual Kansas City Plogtober Cleanup is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy some exercise while beautifying the streamside trails in your community.

Double Up Food Bucks launches new website
September 30, 2024 | Posted in Aging
Double Up Food Bucks Ron's Grocery worker

The Double Up Food Bucks program has a newly updated website.

Review and comment on project applications for federal funding
September 19, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
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The deadline for comments was Friday, Oct. 4.