Region Forward Blog Will megaregions be the major players in the 21st century? Region Forward Dec 2, 2011 Headlines are currently dominated by major failures on the part of nation-states around the world. Take your pick: there’s the unyielding political gridlock in the United States the relentless attack of markets on countries in Southern Europe and a string of dictators in the Middle East and North Africa using violence to oppress their own people. These depressing realities – and sadly there are many others – lead to the conclusion that something is amiss in the nation-state system.
News Release Results from Regional Traffic Congestion Analysis Released Dec 2, 2011 Traffic congestion has increased significantly since 2008 and I-395 remains the most congested corridor in the region.
Region Forward Blog Regional prosperity depends upon reducing inequality Region Forward Nov 29, 2011 With the Occupy Wall Street movement and recent data on income inequality garnering significant news coverage in the last few months the wealth gap is finally beginning to get the attention it demands. Inequality in the U.S. has been intensifying for decades and the wealth gap is particularly severe between racial and ethnic groups.
Region Forward Blog Equity as the Model to Grow and Sustain our Region's Competitiveness (Part 2) Region Forward Nov 22, 2011 Alicia Lewis and Sophie Mintier Housing Planners at MWCOG recently attended PolicyLink’s Equity Summit 2011 in Detroit. The “Dispatches from Detroit” series will provide RF followers a recap of what they learned as well as specific proposals to move our Region Forward. This is part two of Alicia’s report. Read part one here .
Region Forward Blog Innovative inspiration for Metro Washington brought to you by Detroit Region Forward Nov 21, 2011 Alicia Lewis and Sophie Mintier Housing Planners at MWCOG recently attended PolicyLink’s Equity Summit 2011 in Detroit. The “Dispatches from Detroit” series will provide RF followers a recap of what they learned as well as specific proposals to move our Region Forward. This is Sophie’s first post in the series. Read other “Dispatches” posts here .
Region Forward Blog Street Smart Keeps Spotlight on Safety Region Forward Nov 18, 2011 Perhaps you’ve seen and heard the ads. Or maybe you’ve traveled on the stretch of Piney Branch Road in Montgomery County where new curb markings draw attention to where it IS and ISN’T safe for pedestrians to cross the street . We’re in the midst of the regional Street Smart program’s fall 2011 campaign which reminds all area residents—from those biking on the District’s urban streets to those crossing major thoroughfares in outer and suburban communities—of the importance of pedestrian an
Region Forward Blog Equity as the Model to Grow and Sustain our Region's Competitiveness (Part 1) Region Forward Nov 17, 2011 Alicia Lewis and Sophie Mintier Housing Planners at MWCOG recently attended PolicyLink’s Equity Summit 2011 in Detroit. The “Dispatches from Detroit” series will provide RF followers a recap of what they learned as well as specific proposals to move our Region Forward. This is part one of Alicia’s report.
Region Forward Blog Carol Thompson Cole: Investing in Our Most Valuable Assets to Move the Region Forward Region Forward Nov 16, 2011 Carol Thompson Cole President and CEO Venture Philanthropy Partners
News Release Region's Residents Waiting Longer to Replace Vehicles Nov 16, 2011 Census of fleet also shows that trend towards SUVs has reversed dramatically. Key findings suggest that residents are responding to changing economic conditions, primarily the recession and rising gas prices.
Region Forward Blog Gentrification in Southern Germany Region Forward Nov 10, 2011 Gentrification is an international reality. Just as the District of Columbia and other parts of this region experience the benefits of revitalization while also having to confront its consequences so too are other in-demand cities around the world.