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Greater Washington 2050

Greater Washington 2050. COG’s A Regional Action Plan for the 21 st Century. Why plan for 2050?. 2 million more people by 2050. Source: Chris Powers. Region Forward Building Blocks. 1998. 2002. 2005. 2008. Scenario Workshop. Public Survey. Region Forward. Goals Targets

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Greater Washington 2050

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  1. Greater Washington 2050 COG’s A Regional Action Plan for the 21st Century

  2. Why plan for 2050?

  3. 2 million more people by 2050 Source: Chris Powers

  4. Region Forward Building Blocks 1998 2002 2005 2008

  5. Scenario Workshop Public Survey

  6. Region Forward • Goals • Targets • Indicators • Compact

  7. Livability Accessibility Sustainability Prosperity

  8. Regional Goals: Land Use Transportation Environment Climate & Energy Economic Housing Health Education Public Safety

  9. Accessibility Transportation Goal A transportation system that maximizes community connectivity and walkability, and minimizes ecological harm to the region & world beyond

  10. Sustainability 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

  11. Prosperity Education Goal Make our region a pre-eminent knowledge hub, through educational venues, workforce development, and institutional collaboration

  12. Livability Health Goal Healthy Communities with greater access to quality health care and a focus on wellness and prevention

  13. TARGETS & INDICATORS 2050 2020 2012 Measuring Regional Progress

  14. Accessibility 2020: Housing + Transportation Cost in Activity Centers will not exceed 45% of AMI Capture 75% of commercial construction & 50% of households in Activity Centers Tysons Corner All Regional Activity Centers will have transit

  15. Sustainability 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

  16. Prosperity Improve access to vocational training Median wage growth exceeds inflation

  17. Livability Beginning in 2012, 80% of new or preserved affordable housing units in activity centers Reduce bike/ped fatalities

  18. 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.

  19. Public Comment

  20. Public Comment 393 Total Comments 154 - CSG Form Language 67 - NVTA Form Language 65 - Wash. Airport Task Force Form Language

  21. 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

  22. What are the Next Steps?

  23. 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

  24. MDPC Reorganization Baseline Analysis Update Regional Activity Centers Enhanced Region Forward Web Site Implementation Strategies Progress Reports Public Survey 2010 2011 2012

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