Publications Increase in Developed Land Map within the Metropolitan Washington Region: 1986-2000 Jun 1, 2004 This map shows the increase in developed land via increase or change in impervious surface over 3 time periods; 1990, 1996 & 2000 using 1986 as the base time period.
Publications Impervious Surfaces within the Metropolitan Washington Region Jun 1, 2004 Analysis conducted of the Washington Metropolitan Area using satellite imagery revealed that our region’s impervious surface (paved or otherwise non-vegetated) increased from 12.2% to 17.8% in the 14 year study period between 1986 and 2000. Free copies available.
Publications Can You Afford to Live Here? A look at housing costs and wage in the metropolitan Washington region. May 11, 2004 This report examines the relationship between hourly wages and the cost of rental housing in the metropolitan Washington region.
Publications Improving Air Quality: Metropolitan Washington Region - State Implementation Plan (SIP) Apr 29, 2004 Background document on the State Improvement Plan (SIP) for air quality in the region.
Publications Access For All Advisory Committee Report Apr 21, 2004 This report provides guidance to the region’s transportation decision makers on ways to address the issues and concerns of persons that are typically not represented in the transportation planning process.
Publications Smart Growth Begins at the Local Level Apr 14, 2004 This multimedia CD-ROM was developed to inform and educate elected officials, civic groups, the development community, and citizens about the land use and transportation challenges currently facing the region.
Publications Best Practices Guide: Tips for Saving Energy in Government Buildings Apr 8, 2004 A brochure summarizing energy saving practices for buildings.
Publications Washington DC-MD-VA 1979 Ozone NAAQS Severe Nonattainment Area State Implementation Plan (SIP) Feb 19, 2004 This document, the Severe Area Attainment Plan for the Metropolitan Washington Nonattainment Area, focuses on improving air quality in the Washington region to meet the national air quality standard for ozone (one-hour ozone standard). The Plan consists of two Rate of Progress demonstrations, for the period 1999-2002 and for 2002-2005; and an attainment demonstration for 2005.
Publications Strengthening Washington, D.C. Area Families Project Report Feb 18, 2004 This report summarizes the outcomes of a five-year research initiative that tested the effectiveness of the Strengthening Families Program (SFP). The Strengthening Washington, D.C. Area Families Project was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) of the National Institutes of Health and conducted by COG, the University of Utah, and the University of Maryland.
Publications Time To Act Feb 13, 2004 A brochure outlining the unfunded needs over the six year period from 2005 to 2010 in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, Suburban Maryland, and for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.