News Release COG Lifts Regional Drought "WATCH" Oct 7, 2010 Citizens, Businesses Encouraged to Continue Using Water Wisely
Region Forward Blog Americans spending too much on housing Oct 5, 2010 Over the weekend The Wall Street Journal reported on some troubling statistics from U.S. Census Bureau data: over 41 million households (or 36.7% of all U.S. households) are spending more than the maximum recommended 30% of income on housing costs.
News Release NCR's Emergency Preparedness Council Releases Regional Homeland Security Strategic Plan Oct 1, 2010 The plan will guide regional disaster preparations for the next five years, including how the NCR will spend millions in federal grant funds.
News Highlight Annual Awards for Animal Services Presented Oct 1, 2010 COG honors the region's animal care and control professionals and volunteers
Region Forward Blog WaPo columnist discusses RF The 2030 Group Sep 27, 2010 In his Sunday column The Washington Post’s Robert McCartney wrote about The 2030 Group and its push for “a stronger regionwide governance structure” to tackle multi-jurisdictional issues like transportation.
Region Forward Blog Mount Rainier set for makeover Sep 24, 2010 DCMud has a great post today on the Maryland city of Mount Rainier and its need for redevelopment. Situated just north of the D.C. boundary local officials hope this former “streetcar suburb” can become a vibrant center of culture and commerce by following many of the principles outlined in Region Forward.
News Release MWAQC Credits Clean Air Act, Regional Cooperation for Healthier Air Sep 22, 2010 Regional board acknowledges legislation’s 40 th anniversary
Region Forward Blog New Carrollton to be transformed plan aligns with many RF targets and goals Sep 22, 2010 The area around the New Carrollton Metro station is going to be converted into a walkable mixed-use center with links to multiple forms of transit. RF calls for an increase in such forms of development which will help meet its targets and goals.
News Highlight D.C., Loudoun Water Officials Discuss Water Quality, Drought Watch Sep 20, 2010 Watch George Hawkins and Tom Bonaquisti's recent appearance on TBD's NewsTalk
News Release TPB Scenarios Examine How Expanded Use of Tolls, Bus Rapid Transit, and Land Use Changes Impact Transportation Patterns Sep 16, 2010 The TPB examined two scenarios and measured their impact on driving, congestion, transportation mode share, and air pollution.