Region Forward Blog New Region Forward Coalition launches June 10 with the mandate to put RF into action June 9, 2011 On June 8 two gatherings were held that reinforced why Region Forward holds great promise to be a catalyst for renewed regional focus and action.
News Release SNAP Funding Adds $490 Million Annually to Washington Region Economy June 8, 2011 A 15 percent increase in the participation rate for SNAP (formerly known as the Food Stamps program) could generate approximately $70 million in additional...
Region Forward Blog The Triple Bottom Line & Planning Metro Washington's Future June 2, 2011 Admittedly it doesn’t flow off the tongue quite like s mart growth but the Triple Bottom Line is a similarly comprehensive concept. The Triple Bottom Line...
Region Forward Blog New Economy Old Power June 1, 2011 The “new economy” is a term that’s been bandied around for awhile. In general it’s meant to reflect the transition from a manufacturing-driven economy to a...
Region Forward Blog The key to livable and sustainable places: density. May 31, 2011 City rankings are wildly abundant and as we’ve written before many of them have questionable criteria at best. Although there’s no shortage of “most...