2024 SAG Award Winners

Mid-America Regional Council

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Project Goal

For decades the Kansas City region has relied on housing affordability as a key component for growth. But the region is facing a challenge as rising housing costs jeopardize what was a competitive advantage. As part of the Regional Housing Partnership, the Research Services Department at the Mid-America Regional Council was tasked with providing data and analysis on all aspects of housing with particular emphasis on issues of affordability. The purpose of this work was to provide a central site for policymakers and the public to access up-to-date housing data and original analysis of trends in the region. The resulting dashboards and metrics are complimented with “data stories” which cover topics such as investor-owned properties, the current supply of affordable housing units, housing and transportation dynamics, and relationship between the cost of living and essential occupations.
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Business Problem Solved

Provided the public with resources to answer some common (and more complicated) housing-related questions. The data stories provide context on community issues, such as “how many additional affordable units does the region need?” and “how many single-family residential properties are in the hands of investors”.

Technology Implemented

ArcGIS Dashboards
Experience Builder
Story Maps
Arcade expressions
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Server

Development Team Biography

Josh Akers – Research Manager
Brian Wize – Data Developer / Analyst
Erin Cardwell – Public Health Data Analyst
Katie Killen – Housing Manager