Columbia Pike: Early streetcar suburb rediscovers its roots

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Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

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COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

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Region Forward Blog

Jul 1, 2011

On June 24 Arlington County’s “Under One Roof” housing blog finished up a great series on Columbia Pike which covered a number of topics ranging from the history of the area to the upcoming streetcar to green building. The folks at Under One Roof have allowed us to cross-post the series here. Enjoy and have a great July 4th!

Welcome to the Columbia Pike Blog Series

Exciting things are happening on the Pike: the streetcar the Giant Arlington Mill. Read about all of it and more below:

Columbia Pike From Past to Present
The Columbia Pike Initiative-Pursuing Changes Along the Pike
Housing Choices Contribute to Columbia Pike’s Vibrancy
The Streetcar
Historic Preservation on the Pike
A Better Pike: Better for Your Health
A Slice of the Pike Best Experienced on Foot
Opportunities for Public Input – Share your Ideas
Outreach Program Helps Newcomers Connect with Community

Green building and LEED on Columbia Pike

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