News Highlight Experts, officials discuss importance of housing affordability in addressing region's shortfall June 13, 2019 As the region grows and adds new housing to align with this growth, local leaders will also need to ensure new housing is sized and priced affordably for those...
News Highlight Metropolitan Washington region mobilizes Get Out the Count effort in advance of the 2020 Census June 10, 2019 COG, United Way of the National Capital Area, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, and 12 regional partners convene to share strategies for ensuring...
News Release Foster parents from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia recognized for outstanding service May 8, 2019 Foster parents from 10 jurisdictions across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia were honored today by the COG Board of Directors as the region’s...
News Release Fewest number of persons experiencing homelessness recorded in regional count May 1, 2019 According to a new report by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), there are 9,794 persons experiencing homelessness in the region. This is...
News Highlight COG planners: Region can accommodate additional housing in key locations April 16, 2019 Activity centers, locations identified as ideal for growth in metropolitan Washington, and areas near high capacity transit can accommodate the additional...