Introducing Collaboration in Action, COG's video series hosted by Executive Director Clark Mercer. The series spotlights COG's work with member jurisdictions and private, nonprofit, and civic organizations on a wide variety of programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life for everyone in our DMV region.
Come along as Clark takes you behind the scenes of several of our initiatives, spreading the word about the value of regional partnership and highlighting the leaders and experts in our network that are making a positive impact in our communities.
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SEASON 1
EPISODE 5: Greener Rides and Rooftops
In this episode, we're exploring how COG works with partners to accelerate progress toward shared climate goals in our region. Executive Director Clark Mercer talks with officials whose work promotes accessible clean energy, reduced emissions, and improved air quality in the region.
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EPISODE 4: Responding to Emergencies, Regionally
In this episode, we’re highlighting how COG brings together public safety officials from across the region to ensure ongoing communication, joint training, and coordinated emergency planning. Executive Director Clark Mercer hears from officials who discuss how incidents like the tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport on January 29 reveal the importance of this work.
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EPISODE 3: Solving Homelessness as a Region
In this episode, COG Executive Director Clark Mercer explores homelessness in the DMV with experts to get a behind the scenes look at the annual Point-in-Time count of the unhoused & discuss how partners across the region are using a data-driven, human-centered approach to address homelessness.
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EPISODE 2: Safe Streets in the DMV
In this episode, we're diving into the important topic of roadway safety and how we are working to eliminate roadway fatalities and make streets safe for all road users through initiatives such as the Street Smart safety campaign, infrastructure upgrades through our Regional Roadway Safety Program, and new legislative solutions such as exploring reciprocity agreements for automated tickets across jurisdictions.
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EPISODE 1: Restoring the Anacostia
In this inaugural episode of COG's video series Collaboration in Action, join COG Executive Director Clark Mercer as he takes viewers behind the scenes of the regional partnership focused on restoring the Anacostia Watershed.
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