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Planning Areas

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.

News & Multimedia

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    COG board briefed on impacts to regional economy from federal workforce cuts

    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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    Video: Solving Homelessness as a Region

    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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