NMCOG presents four regional housing strategies to Westford Planning Board, urges local priorities Northern Middlesex Council of Governments told the Planning Board that current growth "is not consistent with the needs of the communities" and outlined four strategies — including 'missing middle' housing and a regional housing service office — for Westford to prioritize.

Westford is at a crossroads as NMCOG reveals that current growth doesn't align with community needs—will they choose the right strategies for a better future?

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Oak Park accepts $100,000 transit grant to design 9 Mile bike-lane extension; city to seek additional funding Oak Park accepted a $100,000 Oakland County Transit grant to fund engineering and design to extend bike lanes along 9 Mile Road to Greenfield; city staff said they will apply for further SEMCOG planning funds to reduce the local share and emphasized regional coordination.

Oak Park is paving the way for safer cycling with a $100,000 grant to extend bike lanes along 9 Mile Road, connecting communities like never before!

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#OakParkOaklandCounty #MI #RegionalPlanning #SustainableMobility #CitizenPortal #OakParkBikeInfrastructure

Commissioner says region faces large housing shortfall after Southwestern PA planning conference A commissioner reported at the Beaver County work session that Southwest Pennsylvania is roughly 66,415 housing units behind needed growth, cited construction costs near $260,000 for a two‑bedroom house in neighboring counties and urged more partnerships to boost affordable housing.

Southwestern Pennsylvania is facing a staggering shortfall of over 66,000 housing units, and local leaders are sounding the alarm for urgent partnerships to tackle the affordable housing crisis.

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Spokane County planning presents regional economic development strategy and timeline, invites public input Spokane County Planning presented a regional economic development approach that builds on Greater Spokane Inc.'s 2022 SEDS, identifies target areas (including the West Plains and North Spokane corridor), emphasizes workforce partnerships and placemaking, and outlined a schedule toward Board adoption in December 2026.

Spokane County is gearing up for a transformative economic development strategy that promises to redefine growth and connectivity across the region!

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Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating development in Fairfield County

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Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission Meeting
📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
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Cumberland County asks state legislators for $50 million regional water push, backing for Grays Creek and Rhodes Pond County leaders asked the North Carolina legislative delegation for help securing grants and state advocacy for a regional water and sewer strategy, including a $50 million regional infrastructure request, $5 million for Grays Creek engineering and an extension for the Rhodes/Rose Pond grant.

Cumberland County is rallying for a $50 million investment in a game-changing regional water and sewer strategy to boost infrastructure and sustainability!

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[8/8] Au final, les politiques industrielles régionales apparaissent comme un outil utile mais insuffisant à elles seules. Leur efficacité dépend de leur coordination avec l’État et de leur capacité à répondre aux spécificités locales. #geography #regionalplanning

Les politiques industrielles des Régions : un outil d’aménagement du territoire ? - Géographie-cités Une note de Thibaud Bages pour la Fondation Jean-Jaurès.

[1/8] Thibaud Bages, docteur en aménagement à Sorbonne Université et chercheur associé @geographie-cites.bsky.social analyse le rôle des régions dans l’aménagement du territoire. Il montre comment leurs politiques industrielles peuvent réduire les inégalités spatiales. #geography #regionalplanning

Meeting Minutes - Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating development in Fairfield County.

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Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission Fairfield County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating development in Fairfield County

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Route 33 Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will hold a public meeting on March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Join the session at the Fairfield County Workforce Center.
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Regional Rail Authority chair says new Met Council chair discussed Northstar, bus service and county parks At a brief Anoka County Regional Rail Authority meeting the chair reported an introductory meeting with new Met Council chair Robin Hutchison, saying they discussed Northstar 'ramping down,' bus schedule implications, county parks and the need for more transit to outer parts of the county.

Anoka County's transit future is in the spotlight as the new Met Council chair learns of the county's strong commitment to enhancing services and parks!

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Senate subcommittee outlines resilience plan for 351‑mile Los Angeles rail corridor; Carlsbad presses for local solutions Alex Davis, principal consultant to a Senate subcommittee, briefed Carlsbad officials on the Los Angeles Rail Corridor’s multi‑operator structure, its vulnerability to coastal erosion, and the subcommittee’s three goals to uplift the corridor profile, prioritize investments and create a shared regional vision; Carlsbad officials asked about local trenching and realignment options.

The Los Angeles Rail Corridor is at a critical juncture, facing challenges from coastal erosion while carrying millions of passengers annually—what's being done to secure its future?

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#CarlsbadSanDiegoCounty #CA #RegionalPlanning #CoastalErosion #CitizenPortal

Commission backs regional‑plan amendment to site Lazy 5 substation and new 120 kV corridor Staff told the commission the Lazy 5 substation and roughly 88.35 miles of 120 kV transmission line should be added to the 2024 Truckee Meadows regional plan as a regional utility site and corridor; commissioners recommended the city council sponsor the amendment to enable siting and interagency coordination.

A crucial amendment to the Truckee Meadows regional plan could pave the way for the Lazy 5 substation and a new 120 kV transmission corridor, boosting capacity for future growth in the area.

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#SparksWashoeCounty #NV #RegionalPlanning #CitizenPortal #SparksUtility

Shenandoah council hears update on regional groundwater guidance from GMA 14; staff says city not constrained by local pumping limit Council received an update on a proposed regional pumping guidance (200,000 acre‑feet per year by 2080) from GMA 14; staff said the guidance is regional and not a city‑specific cap, and members sought clarification on conversions and implications for Shenandoah.

Shenandoah's council is weighing in on a regional groundwater strategy that could shape the future of local water supplies for generations!

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#ShenandoahMontgomeryCounty #TX #RegionalPlanning #CommunityInvolvement #CitizenPortal #WaterSustainability #ShenandoahGroundwater

Takoma Park Council endorses DMV Moves regional transit funding plan After a presentation from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Takoma Park City Council voted unanimously to endorse the DMV Moves funding plan, which calls for a $460 million-per-year increase in capital funding to modernize WMATA and advance regional bus-priority corridors.

The Takoma Park City Council just endorsed a groundbreaking $460 million annual funding initiative to transform regional transit and modernize WMATA for better service!

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DRCOG staff outline plan to add Clear Creek and Gilpin counties to MPO boundary review Staff told TAC that adding Clear Creek and Gilpin counties to the MPO planning boundary responds to federal decennial boundary review and existing regional ties; detailed fiscal effects were not yet calculated and the governor makes the final boundary decision after CDOT review.

DRCOG is proposing to expand its planning boundary to include Clear Creek and Gilpin counties, a move driven by strong regional ties and federal regulations.

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Berks County officials say regional youth detention plan got backing in Lackawanna; design work underway County COO Kevin Barnhart reported staff presented a Regional Youth Detention Center concept in Lackawanna County and received unanimous support; design work with USA Architects is advancing and discussions with Lehigh County continue.

Berks County is making strides toward a groundbreaking Regional Youth Detention Center, gaining unanimous support from Lackawanna County and preparing for design with USA Architects.

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#BerksCounty #PA #RegionalPlanning #YouthDetention #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport

Regional water authority urges coordinated wastewater plan to avoid capacity limits; High Point faces significant long‑term costs PTRWA leaders told the High Point City Council on March 2 that regional wastewater capacity will be insufficient under a go‑it‑alone scenario, proposed a preferred "alternative 4" regional solution, and said the full water/wastewater program could total roughly $4–4.5 billion with an estimated $1.1 billion of outside support needed to keep household rate increases moderate.

High Point is facing a looming water crisis that could drastically limit growth unless a $4 billion regional wastewater solution is adopted—are we ready to unite for the future?

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House adopts amendments to Metro funding bill after floor debate over $145.1 million reallocation Floor amendments to the Metro Funding Modification Act were adopted; delegates debated whether the proposal reassigns $145.1 million of transportation trust fund capital — a reallocation some said benefits WMATA regionally and others warned would cut projects elsewhere.

The House just adopted crucial amendments to the Metro Funding Modification Act, sparking intense debate over a $145.1 million reallocation that could reshape transit funding across Maryland!

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Work group hears baseline forecast showing Seattle dominates state capacity; consultants flag risks for small airports Consultants from Steer told the Commercial Aviation Work Group that Seattle accounts for about 88% of Washington’s airline capacity, that fleet up‑gauging and airline consolidation have reduced service to smaller communities, and that an unconstrained 2026–2050 forecast and a later constraints analysis will guide regional recommendations.

Seattle's dominance in airline capacity is reshaping regional air travel, leaving smaller communities at risk of losing vital service.

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Martin County MPO keeps Commissioner Hurd as chair amid TMA funding dispute The Martin County MPO re-elected Commissioner Hurd as chair and named Mayor DePaulo vice chair; Hurd offered to continue representing the MPO in upcoming negotiations over a disputed TMA funding split with St. Lucie, saying the county could stand to lose substantial federal TMA funds.

Commissioner Hurd has been re-elected as chair of the Martin County MPO amid urgent negotiations over a potentially costly TMA funding dispute with St. Lucie.

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#MartinCounty #FL #RegionalPlanning #CommunityLeadership #CitizenPortal #TransportationFunding #MartinCountyMPO

Oxnard staff recommends dissolving Commission on Homelessness, citing regional CoC and limited staff capacity City staff told a committee that the Ventura County Continuum of Care provides the required regional planning structure for homeless services funding and recommended dissolving the local Commission on Homelessness because of repeated quorum failures and limited staff capacity.

Oxnard's Commission on Homelessness faces dissolution due to persistent quorum issues and limited staff capacity, raising questions about the future of local homeless services.

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#OxnardCityVenturaCounty #CA #RegionalPlanning #CitizenPortal #CommunityParticipation

RTP phasing, bikeways map updates and station-area ordinance funding on the TAC agenda WFRC staff briefed the committee on next steps for the regional transportation plan and posed whether projects should be split at county lines or combined across logical termini; Hugh described the Utah bikeways map and called for updates on paved facilities; Byron Head announced rolling funding to help implement station-area zoning updates.

The WFRC is reshaping Utah's transportation landscape by rethinking project boundaries and updating the bikeways map—what changes are coming next?

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#UT #RegionalPlanning #ActiveTransportation #CitizenPortal

Nantucket planning commission adopts 13‑member compromise on governance; asks petitioners to confirm support After hours of debate, the Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission voted to present a 13‑member compromise for special‑act legislation to Finance Committee, with one at‑large seat designated for the business community and a single elected at‑large seat. The vote is contingent on written support from proponents of the rival petition.

Nantucket's Planning & Economic Development Commission has just approved a groundbreaking 13-member governance model, aiming to balance community representation and business interests amid intense debate.

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County outlines ARC‑95 southern corridor plan; bridge over Arkansas River would need federal/state grants Transportation staff described the ARC‑95 Arkansas River crossing concept and related southern corridor parkway, presenting a preliminary cost estimate of roughly $62–75 million for the river/rail/road bridge and a phased program of smaller local projects that the county can fund locally.

A groundbreaking $62-75 million Arkansas River crossing is on the horizon, promising to reshape Sedgwick County's transportation landscape and spur regional growth!

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#SedgwickCounty #KS #RegionalPlanning #CitizenPortal #GrantFunding #SedgwickCountyTransportation

WRWC approves funding to update 2020 source‑water and watershed protection plan The Western Regional Water Commission approved up to $211,000 to hire Resource Concepts Inc. to update the 2020 Integrated Source Water and Watershed Protection Plan, citing out‑of‑date geospatial data and partner requests for a comprehensive refresh.

The Western Regional Water Commission is taking a bold step forward by investing $211,000 to modernize its vital source water protection plan, ensuring cleaner and safer water for the future.

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#WashoeCounty #NV #WashoeCountyWater #RegionalPlanning #CitizenPortal

Clay County approves submission of congressional funding request for regional water supply project County agreed to submit a congressional directed funding application on behalf of the West Central Regional Water District for a multi‑county water supply project; staff clarified the $5,000,066 request is for the regional project rather than a Clay‑only obligation.

Clay County is taking a big step towards a sustainable future by approving funding for a massive regional water supply project that will benefit over 440,000 residents!

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#ClayCounty #MN #RegionalPlanning #CitizenPortal #ClayCountyWater #SustainableWater #CommunityResources

Council authorizes letter of commitment and $17,000 local contribution pledge for Roosevelt Highway LCI study Council authorized staff to draft and sign a letter of commitment supporting a regional LCI study for US‑29/Roosevelt Highway, including a local contribution calculated at $17,000 (East Point share) to support an Atlanta Regional Commission grant application; Fairburn will serve as lead applicant.

The East Point council has taken a bold step forward by committing $17,000 to a crucial transportation study for the US‑29/Roosevelt Highway corridor.

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#EastPointFultonCounty #GA #RegionalPlanning #EastPointLCI #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #TransportationInnovation

Council hears C‑TRAN subdistrict update and expresses concern about small‑city exclusion Mayor updated council on a C‑TRAN presentation about a possible high‑capacity transit subdistrict that could add up to 0.9 percentage points in sales tax and set geographic boundaries that might exclude small cities; councilors requested more information and staff will circulate presentation materials ahead of the March meeting.

A proposed C‑TRAN subdistrict could mean new sales tax for light rail, but concerns are rising about the potential exclusion of small cities—what's at stake?

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