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 Video Series: Collaboration in Action

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Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region. Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.

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COG Podcast

Prior to Collaboration in Action, COG produced a podcast, Think Regionally, to raise awareness about metropolitan Washington's biggest challenges and focus on solutions. The podcast, which was hosted by former Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney, featured 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

News Release

COG Receives EPA Assistance to Make Region More Sustainable

Oct 21, 2010
Projected population increase will require smart growth, adaptation to climate change
Region Forward Blog

Market growing for more sustainable housing

Oct 19, 2010
The recession seems to have accelerated a shift in housing preferences that was already underway among much of the American public and developers are apparently ready to capitalize.
Region Forward Blog

(Re)development smorgasbord!

Oct 14, 2010
There are lots of exciting development and redevelopment projects in the planning stage in the region:
News Release

Foreclosure Network to Provide Funding to Housing Counseling Agencies Overwhelmed by Demand for Services

Oct 13, 2010
A regional foreclosure prevention group will establish a fund to provide support to housing counseling agencies in metropolitan Washington.
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.

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