Mid-America Regional Council
Non-profit OrganizationsMissouri, United States201-500 Employees
The Mid-America Regional Council is a nonprofit association that serves as the metropolitan planning organization for the bistate Kansas City region, coordinating among city and county governments across nine counties and 120 cities. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, MARC operates as a forum for collaboration aimed at advancing social, economic, and environmental progress within the region, with governance by a board of local elected officials. The organization works to support regional planning and coordination across transportation, housing, early childhood, and public safety initiatives, aligning long-range planning with community needs. MARC’s work targets local governments, partner agencies, researchers, and residents, providing centralized access to regional data and programs through its various departments and initiatives. In recent developments, MARC has launched a data portal to facilitate easier access to regional information for stakeholders.