News

April 20, 2021 | Posted in Transportation
Man riding a bike down a city street

The newly adopted Kansas City Regional Climate Action Plan aims to transform the metropolitan area into a more resilient, equitable and healthy community. The plan builds from a long track record of success along with shared communitywide goals to create stronger, healthier, more vibrant communities.

March 26, 2021 | Posted in Economy & Housing
Independence Center shopping mall

The Kansas City Regional Retail Trends Report explores trends in retail trade and in services often included in retail developments.

March 24, 2021 | Posted in Transportation
Green traffic light with blue sky background

Have you ever been driving down a stretch of road and realize you keep hitting green light after green light — almost like the signals are timed just right to keep you moving?

March 23, 2021 | Posted in Environment
Downtown Kansas City skyline with a rainbow

Plan proposes a flexible, voluntary framework for stronger, healthier communities.

March 10, 2021 | Posted in Transportation
Woman with a laptop working from home

As we approach one full year of pandemic life, commuters are looking back on how their commute changed over the past year.

March 5, 2021 | Posted in Aging
Older adult receiving a vaccine

Free help is available to connect older adults to COVID-19 vaccines.

February 25, 2021 | Posted in Aging
Missouri Capitol

Following a kickoff on Feb. 23, 2021, Silver-Haired Legislature (SHL) delegates from all over Missouri are holding their first week-long, virtual Silver-Haired Advocacy Week. Through phone calls, video calls and emails, delegates are meeting with legislators to highlight SHL’s past achievements, as well as its current priorities.

February 17, 2021 | Posted in Early Learning
Young children smiling and hugging in a classroom

The new website is dedicated to improving the well-being of more than 2,400 infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families in Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri. 

February 1, 2021 | Posted in Aging
North Kansas City Community for All Ages Award

On Friday, Jan. 15, the Mid-America Regional Council honored the cities of Grandview, Missouri, and North Kansas City, Missouri, for becoming more age friendly.

February 1, 2021 | Posted in News
2021 MARC Board of Directors officers

The MARC Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers.