Priorities for a Growing Region - Regional Survey
The Greater Washington 2050 Coalition launched a regional survey to identify priorities, attitudes and core values of residents in our region. The survey was conducted during February and March of 2009. Findings from the comprehensive survey were presented at a press conference on May 1st The survey results show support for addressing priorities regionally and view transportation, education, and the economy as the most important long-term issues facing the region. Click here for jurisdiction-specific survey results.

Survey Presentation
Read the Press Release

Big Moves Report - Scenario Workshop
November 2008, the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition and regional leaders participated in a full-day scenario thinking workshop to brainstorm how our region could respond to global and national trends that would likely influence our region's future.

The purpose of the scenario workshop was to examine long-term risks and opportunities in the metropolitan region and encourage bold and creative thinking. The process revealed common growth and development strategies for our region to consider when planning for any future. These strategies are Greater Washington’s Big Moves.

Ten Big Moves for the Region
1. Pursue Transit-Oriented Development
2. Leverage Emerging Sustainable Technologies
3. Emphasize Green Economic Development
4. Develop Greater Washington as a Knowledge Hub
5. Strengthen Regionalism
6. Use Financial Innovations
7. Ensure Availability of Moderate & Low-Cost Housing
8. Focus on Quality of Life
9. Improve Public Education
10. Promote Health

Greater Washington 2050 Goal Document
The Greater Washington 2050 Coalition utilized the results of the regional survey, scenario workshop, and existing regional policy to formulate regional goals for public discussion. The Greater Washington 2050 Goals will be a key component of an initial public education and outreach effort designed to include public preferences towards addressing big issues of growth, transportation, energy and the environment. Once consensus is achieved on a set of regional goals for our region, the Greater Washington 2050 Coalition will develop potential targets to achieve our goals and create indicators to measure progress.

Goal Categories
Land Use
Transportation
Environment
Climate & Energy
Economy
Housing
Health & Human Services
Education
Public Safety