Greater Washington 2050

COG’s A Regional Action Plan for the

21st Century

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Why plan for 2050?

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2 million more people by 2050

Source: Chris Powers

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Region Forward Building Blocks

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Scenario Workshop

Public Survey

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Goals

Targets

Indicators

Compact

Region Forward

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Regional Goals:

Land Use Transportation

Housing

Environment

Public SafetyEducation

Economic Climate & Energy

Health

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A transportation system that maximizes community connectivity and walkability, and minimizes ecological harm to the region & world beyond

Transportation Goal

Accessibility

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Climate & Energy Goal

Efficient public and private use of energy region-wide, with reliance upon renewable energy and alternative fuels for buildings, vehicles, and public transportation

Sustainability

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Education Goal

Make our region a pre-eminent knowledge hub, through educational venues, workforce development, and institutional collaboration

Prosperity

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Health Goal

Healthy Communities with greater access to quality health care and a focus on wellness and prevention

Livability

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2020

2050TARGETS & INDICATORS

Measuring Regional Progress

15All Regional Activity Centers will have transit

2020: Housing + Transportation Cost in Activity Centers will not exceed 45% of AMI

Tysons Corner

Capture 75% of commercial construction & 50% of households in Activity Centers

Accessibility

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By 2025 achieve 100% of Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Goals

By 2020 All new residential & commercial buildings LEED Silver

2014 Regional air quality will improving beyond federal standards

Sustainability

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Prosperity

Median wage growth exceeds inflation

Improve access to vocational training

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Livability

Reduce bike/ped fatalities

Beginning in 2012, 80% of new or preserved affordable housing units in activity centers

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Compact

The Greater Washington 2050 Compact sets forth a common vision for the National Capital Region at mid-century and the goals that define that vision.

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Public Comment

393 Total Comments

154 - CSG Form Language

67 - NVTA Form Language

65 - Wash. Airport Task Force Form Language

Public Comment

Revisions Based on Feedback

Improve mention of multi-modal connections between activity centers

Improve mention of green infrastructure open space & parks Improve mention of airport accessibility, passengers, goods,

services, & cargo Clarify housing targets, define affordability, reflect rehab and

preservation efforts Include mention of regional geographic disparities Decrease job growth & GRP targets based on historic trends

Revise air quality target based on final MWAQC approval

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What are the Next Steps?

COG Board Resolution R9-10

•With approval, COG will seek endorsement of Region Forward by all 21 member governments

•At the same time, COG will also continue outreach and seek support from non-governmental stakeholders

MDPC Reorganization

Baseline Analysis

Update Regional Activity Centers

Enhanced Region Forward Web Site

Implementation Strategies

Progress Reports

Public Survey

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