The COG Podcast

Census 2010: A Complete Count for the Region

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:13:15 -0400

Following a roundtable at COG on overcoming challenges in reaching hard-to-count populations, such as the Latino community, Arlington County Board Member Walter Tejada and COG's Director of Community Planning Paul DesJardin discuss the importance of getting an accurate and complete count of the region's population in Census 2010.

Building a Stronger, More Resilient Workforce

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:46:33 -0500

Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, Chair of COG’s Workforce Development Task Force, and Martha Ross, Deputy Director of Greater Washington Research at Brookings, discuss Closing the Gaps to Build the Region, a report aimed at improving workforce development in the metropolitan Washington region.

Moving the Region Forward (Part Five)

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:32:01 -0500

In the final of this five-part series, Paul DesJardin, COG's Director of Community Planning and Services, and John Mataya, Regional Planner at COG discuss the fourth of four sections of COG's Region Forward report: Livability.

Region Forward is the culmination of the work by the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition.

Moving the Region Forward (Part Four)

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:30:37 -0500

In part four of this five-part series, Paul DesJardin, COG's Director of Community Planning and Services, and John Mataya, Regional Planner at COG discuss the third of four sections of COG's Region Forward report: Prosperity.

Region Forward is the culmination of the work by the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition.

Moving the Region Forward (Part Three)

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:28:45 -0500

In part three of this five-part series, Paul DesJardin, COG's Director of Community Planning and Services, and John Mataya, Regional Planner at COG discuss the second of four sections of COG's Region Forward report: Sustainability.

Region Forward is the culmination of the work by the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition.

Moving the Region Forward (Part Two)

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:13:04 -0500

In part two of this five-part series, Paul DesJardin, COG's Director of Community Planning and Services, and John Mataya, Regional Planner at COG discuss the first of four sections of COG's Region Forward report: Accessibility.

Region Forward is the culmination of the work by the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition.

Moving the Region Forward

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:03:00 -0400

In part one of this five-part series, COG's Executive Director Dave Robertson discusses Region Forward, COG’s Guide to Future Planning and Commitment to Action for the National Capital Region. Region Forward is the culmination of the work by the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition. Parts two through five of the series will feature an in-depth look at the four primary sections of the report.

A Discussion about the Past and Future of Foster Parenting in the Region

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:32:30 -0400

Emma Marshall and Gerson Paniagua, former and current Chairs of COG's Foster Care Advisory Committee, respectively, discuss the past, present, and future of foster parenting in the metropolitan Washington region.

Car Free Day 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:56:20 -0400

Nick Ramfos, Director of Commuter Connections discusses Car Free Day 2009. This is the second year the metropolitan Washington region has participated in the international celebration of auto independence.

Harriet Tregoning Discusses TPB's Regional Priority Bus Network Proposal

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:09:07 -0400

Harriet Tregoning, Director of the D.C. Office of Planning and Chair of the Transportation Planning Board (TPB)'s Scenario Study Task Force, discusses the Priority Bus Network proposal being developed by the TPB, which will be submitted for consideration for stimulus funding.

Chairman Gross on the Chesapeake Bay and Water Quality

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:22:08 -0400

COG Board Chairman Penny Gross discusses the successes and remaining challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay and looks to the future of the largest estuary in the United States.

Community Health Status Indicators for the Washington Region: 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:25:27 -0400

With approximately five million residents, the metropolitan Washington region is one of the most populous and diverse regions in the country. A new report shows dramatic health disparities throughout the region. Dr. Kelly Woodward discusses the findings and implications of the report.

2009 Commuter Connections Employer Recognition Awards

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:08:21 -0400

Nick Ramfos, Director of Commuter Connections discusses the 2009 Employer Recognition Awards, an annual event honoring employers in the region that promote alternatives to drive-alone commuting. Ramfos discusses this year's winning employers, and why there were chosen.

Chairman Gross on the Foster Parent Appreciation Gala

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:08:49 -0400

COG Board Chairman Penny Gross discusses the 2009 Metropolitan Washington Foster Parent Appreciation Gala, as well as the role that COG and local governments can play in recruiting and retaining foster parents.

Eric Gilliland and Henry Mesias from WABA Discuss Bike to Work Day 2009

Thu, 7 May 2009 14:38:34 -0400

Eric Gilliland and Henry Mesias from the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) discuss Bike to Work Day 2009.

Dr. Reuben Varghese Delivers Opening Remarks at Press Conference on Recent Measles Exposure in Region

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:38:51 -0400

Dr. Reuben Varghese, Chairman of the COG Health Officials Committee and Public Health Director for Arlington County delivers opening remarks at an April 20 press conference on recent exposures throughout the region.

Researchers Discuss the Metropolitan Washington Region's Approach to the Stimulus

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:20:45 -0400

At the COG Board of Directors' March meeting, Amy Liu, Deputy Director of Greater Washington Research at Brookings, and Margery Turner, Director of Research at The Urban Institute, discussed ways in which the metropolitan Washington region can maximize the value of federal stimulus funds. [22:03]

COG Board Chair's Monthly Address: Green Affordable Housing Forum [5:11]

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:53:22 -0400

COG Board Chair Penny Gross speaks about the Green Affordable Housing Forum, an event co-sponsored by COG that focused on how local governments, nonprofits, and individuals in the metropolitan Washington area can work together to help solve two major problems facing the region - the need to build green in light of global climate change, and the area's lack of affordable housing.

The Enumeration: An Annual Survey of the Region's Homeless Population [5:55]

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:58:31 -0500

Michael Ferrell, Executive Director of the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless and Chair of COG’s Homeless Services Committee discusses the annual enumeration of the region’s homeless population and the impact of the current economic situation on the homeless.

Go Recycle: Workplace Recycling

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:33:10 -0500

Alan Pultyniewicz, Recycling Coordinator for Montgomery County, discusses the Go Recycle Campaign organized by the COG Recycling Committee. Pultyniewicz explains why workplace recycling is important to the region and how citizens can initiate an effort at their workplace.

Accessible Transportation in Metropolitan Washington [5:47]

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:35:19 -0500

Tim Lovain, Alexandria City Councilmember, Member of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, and Chair of the TPB Human Service Transportation Coordination Task Force discusses making transportation more accessible for people with disabilities, senior citizens, and low-income communities.

2008 COG Annual Luncheon Keynote Speech on the Economy [35:46]

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:16:15 -0500

Steven Pearlstein, Washington Post Business Columnist, spoke about the economic crisis, its impact on the metropolitan Washington region, and the key investments needed for long-term success.

COG Board Chair's Monthly Address: Nine Key Issues in '09 [7:34]

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:55:28 -0500

COG Board Chair Michael Knapp forecast the top issues facing the region in 2009 at the COG Annual Luncheon and urged area leaders to work through COG to collaborate closely with the new Obama administration on issues like economic development, transportation and climate change.

Finding Loving Homes for Area Foster Children [9:01]

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:31:08 -0500

Kamilah Bunn, COG's Wednesday’s Child Coordinator, discusses the adoption program and the various ways citizens can get involved in order to help area foster children.

Greater Washington 2050: Thinking About the Future, Part 1 of 2 [47:46]

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:16:52 -0500

During a day-long workshop organized by Greater Washington 2050 on November 20, 2008, an expert panel discusses how economic developments, technological innovations, and climate change can affect the future of the National Capital Region. Workshop attendees included a number of area elected officials, as well as civic and business leaders.

Dave Robertson, Executive Director of COG
Sharon Bulova, Chair of Greater Washington 2050 and Vice-Chair of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Harriet Tregoning, Director of the D.C. Office of Planning
Kojo Nnamdi, host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU 88.5 FM
Alice Rivlin, Senior Fellow at the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institute
William Halal, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology & Innovation at George Washington University
Anna Motschenbacher, Solutions Fellow at the Pew Center of Global Climate Change

Greater Washington 2050: Thinking About the Future, Part 2 of 2 [46:57]

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:15:17 -0500

Part 2 of the Greater Washington 2050 expert panel discussion.

COG Board Chair's Monthly Address: Climate Change Report [4:43]

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:47:47 -0400

COG Board Chair Michael Knapp discusses the National Capital Region Climate Change Report, which was adopted by the COG Board on November 12, 2008.

Anacostia Watershed Restoration: Tree Planting Event [20:12]

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:47:47 -0400

John Galli and Brian LeCouteur of COG's Department of Environmental Programs discuss Anacostia Watershed Restoration efforts during a tree planting at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center on November 1, 2008.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's Charitable Giving [3:36]

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:47:47 -0400

COG Executive Director Dave Robertson discusses the importance of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae's charitable giving to the National Capital Region and the COG Board resolution urging federal regulators to continue the programs.