To shape more livable and prosperous communities, the Council of Governments promotes regional cooperation on planning, the economy, and housing options for all residents. COG informs area decision-makers with population, employment, and housing forecasts, and shares best practices and data on affordable housing and homelessness. COG proposes strategies to support sound land use and high-quality development in Activity Centers and near High-Capacity Transit Station Areas. COG and its members also coordinate on public health and child welfare programs.
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April 10, 2025
During this month’s COG Board of Director’s meeting, area business leaders joined elected officials from DC, Maryland, and Virginia on the board to discuss ...
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April 8, 2025
Over the past 25 years, the region has made significant progress in addressing homelessness through annual Point-in-Time counts and new collaborations, using a...
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March 12, 2025
Area officials on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors were briefed today on regional impacts of federal workforce...