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.
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April 27, 2026
The Washington MSA lost 62,100 federal jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, putting the region’s federal workforce total at its lowest level since 1990,...
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April 15, 2026
During COG’s April Board of Directors Meeting, Paul Kihn, Deputy Mayor for Education for the District of Columbia, and William Lopez, co-founder of BuildWithin,...
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February 12, 2026
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Learners Program is an innovative workforce development initiative designed to build job-ready...