Newsroom

There are a number of ways to keep informed about COG, its members, and programs. The Newsroom feed lists news releases and highlights as well as TPB News articles. A variety of content is also available through digital subscriptions.  

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COG's podcast, Think Regionally, raises awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focuses on solutions. The podcast, which is hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, features local government, business, and non-profit leaders talking about a variety of timely topics, including the region's economy, racial equity, transportation, housing, and climate change.

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Newsroom Archives

  • Region Forward Blog

    Developers Discuss The Future of Development: Green Growth

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    Developer plans for Pike & Rose in White Flint Rockville Maryland. Photo courtesy of Commercial Property Executive.

    At this month’s Climate Energy and Environmental Policy Committee (CEEPC) meeting real estate developers from Rockville to Manassas conveyed the future of place making: it is not oriented on driving to an office park. According to a guest panel LEED certified space proximity to Metro walkable business districts & nearby housing options are the future of development.

  • TPB News

    A Unique Willingness and Ability to Share Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise

    Over the years, in countless newspaper articles, radio and TV interviews, feature stories in magazines, and even online chats, Ron Kirby graciously shared with the media and the public his vast knowledge about transportation, accumulated over several decades of study and work.

  • News Highlight

    EPC Seminar Focuses on Cyber Security

    The National Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Council convened its annual Senior Leaders Seminar on November 1 to discuss how to prepare and respond to cyber threats in the Washington area.

  • Region Forward Blog

    Leaders Asked to Test Housing and Affordability Tool

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    Walkable development with transportation options in Crystal City VA. Photo by thisisbossi

    For most families housing and transportation are the two largest household budget items. When combined these expenses should not account for any more than 45 percent of household income. That number ensures that households can purchase quality food save for retirement and invest in education. Over the past decade researchers have begun mining data for insight on how to better achieve this balance.

  • Region Forward Blog

    Solar Power Initiatives Making D.C. Region More Sustainable

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    Solar in Prince George's County Maryland

    Area leaders continue to move forward on projects to make solar power an option for more residents businesses and local governments. We’ve previously blogged about efforts in Arlington Frederick and Loudoun counties and in Charles County to create a strong long-lasting solar market in metropolitan Washington.

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