News Release Affordable Housing 'Gift' to Local Governments Dec 21, 2005 During this season of giving, the Washington Area Housing Partnership (WAHP) is distributing a new toolkit to local governments on best strategies for preserving, promoting, and producing more affordable housing.
News Release D.C. Council's Phil Mendelson Honored As Regional Leader of the Year Dec 14, 2005 At this year’s Annual Meeting, COG honored local governments, organizations and individuals for their leadership in addressing the region’s rapid growth and the need for more affordable housing.
News Highlight New Department of the Environment in D.C. Dec 5, 2005 Mayor Anthony Williams recently signed legislation establishing a new Department of the Environment for the District of Columbia .
News Highlight Chesapeake Executive Council Explores New Measures Dec 5, 2005 At the Chesapeake Executive Council meeting attended by COG staff, several measures were adopted intended to accelerate protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
News Release COG Day Labor Summit Focuses on Economics Nov 17, 2005 Area officials such as Walter Tejada (Arlington), Will Campos (Prince George's) and Tom Perez (Montgomery) discuss day labor issues at COG summit.
News Highlight Radio Campaign Encourages Recycling Nov 7, 2005 COG has launched a two-week radio ad campaign to encourage residents and businesses of the area to do their part in keeping the environment clean.
News Release No Code Red Days Despite Summer Heat Oct 28, 2005 Area leaders are pointing out the lack of Code Red days this year as evidence of significant progress in improving air quality in metropolitan Washington .
News Highlight Regional Leaders Address Homelessness Oct 25, 2005 The region's leaders today gathered to discuss collaborative solutions to homelessness.
News Highlight COG Board Supports Efforts to Clean Potomac Oct 22, 2005 At its November meeting the COG Board adopted a resolution to reaffirm support for the goal of achieving a Trash-Free Potomac River by 2013.
News Release Two Major Transportation Projects Approved Oct 19, 2005 The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) today unanimously approved regional transportation plans that include two major transportation projects: High Occupancy Toll Lanes (HOT) lanes and CapCom.