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Updates and outcomes from MARC's December Board meetings
December 22, 2025 | Posted in News
Doug Norsby, MARC air quality senior planner, speaks to the MARC Board about the 2025 ozone season.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 16. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

'Treecycle' your natural holiday tree and greenery
December 22, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Christmas tree recycling location

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them. 

 

Double Up Food Bucks receives $10 million grant to continue, expand program
December 22, 2025 | Posted in Health
Double Up Food Bucks logo with apples

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has invested $41.5 million in 38 projects as part of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, including a grant awarded to MARC to support the continuation and expansion of the Double Up Food Bucks – Heartland program in Missouri and Kansas.

Area health departments urge vaccinations amidst national rise in whooping cough, measles and flu cases
December 19, 2025 | Posted in Health
Regional public health news release logo

Health experts say now is the best time to protect yourself and the community.

Solid Waste Management District celebrates productive year at annual luncheon
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Two images of awardees posing for photos

The MARC Solid Waste Management District celebrated another year of outreach, education and grantee successes with its annual luncheon and awards event this month.

Kansas City APWA chapter approves updates, single set of stormwater standards for region
December 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Panel discussing stormwater updates

On Dec. 10, members of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Kansas City Metro chapter approved new specification updates for Section 5600, the engineering, design and management standards for storm drainage systems and facilities used by most jurisdictions in the region.

Share input on 2026 UPWP and TIP amendments
December 16, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
RideKC bus at Plaza streetcar stop

Review and comment on amendments to the transportation plans which include transit service for 2026 World Cup.

The World Cup is coming: What it means for short-term rentals and housing availability
December 10, 2025 | Posted in Economy & Housing
short-term-rental-housing-image-living-room

How will the region’s housing system respond to temporary, concentrated demand?

Weigh in on the proposed bus rapid transit route for the Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor
December 10, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Downtown Kansas City, Kansas aerial view of 7th Street and Minnesota Avenue

Provide your thoughts on the route linking Kansas and Missouri state lines.

Vibrant Success Stories event celebrates sustainable planning in the region
December 8, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Panel discussion during the 2025 Vibrant Success Stories event

More than 160 people gathered at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center on Dec. 5 to celebrate the region’s progress in sustainable transportation and land use planning.