Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

From its inner core to outer suburbs, more than five million people call the metropolitan Washington region home. And an additional million new residents are forecast between now and 2045. Managing this growthand ensuring a well-maintained transportation system, clean air, water, and land, safe and healthy communities, and a vibrant economyrequires regional partnership. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is the hub for this partnership. Every month, more than a thousand officials and experts come to COG to make connections, share information, and develop solutions to the regions major challenges. Together, they help advance COGs Region Forward Vision for a more prosperous, accessible, livable, and sustainable future. Founded in 1957, COG is an independent, nonprofit association, with a membership of 300 elected officials from 24 local governments, the Maryland and Virginia state legislatures, and U.S. Congress. COG is supported by financial contributions from...