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Innovating for a Better Tomorrow

SCAG is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities and more than 19 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California.

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Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 – REAP 2.0

SCAG will use advance funding to deploy an outreach and engagement strategy and develop programs to disperse funds throughout the region in support of transformative planning that promotes the core program objectives of REAP 2.0.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Awareness

SCAG is working to advance justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through policies, programs, and partnerships with other agencies and institutions for the benefit of all those that call Southern California home.

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REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) REFORM VIRTUAL PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION

Concurrent to the statewide RHNA reform outreach conducted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), SCAG will conduct its own outreach for collecting input on its draft RHNA reform recommendations. Starting May 15, 2023 through June 30, SCAG is seeking input from jurisdictions, stakeholders, and the public on its draft recommendations to reform the RHNA process. Draft recommendations and a brief corresponding survey are available on the RHNA webpage.    
  

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REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA) REFORM VIRTUAL PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION

Concurrent to the statewide RHNA reform outreach conducted by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), SCAG will conduct its own outreach for collecting input on its draft RHNA reform recommendations. Starting May 15, 2023 through June 30, SCAG is seeking input from jurisdictions, stakeholders, and the public on its draft recommendations to reform the RHNA process. Draft recommendations and a brief corresponding survey are available on the RHNA webpage.    
  

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SCAG Development Streamlining Efforts

Join us on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. for a fourth in a series of virtual workshops to learn about SCAG’s Development Streamlining efforts and guidance materials to help SCAG’s member agencies expedite housing approvals. The topic for this final workshop will present various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions using prior CEQA documents and other options to streamline environmental review for qualifying housing projects.

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Coachella Valley Association of Governments General Assembly

Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) is the regional planning agency coordinating government services in the Coachella Valley. By providing solutions to the common issues of the local governments and tribes that are its members, CVAG promotes a better quality of life and balanced growth for residents of Central and Eastern Riverside County.

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WRCOG General Assembly and Leadership Conference

WRCOG is governed by a General Assembly comprised of elected representatives from each of WRCOG’s voting member agencies. The General Assembly meets annually to elect new leadership, adopt the agency budget, and conduct other business as necessary.

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2023 California Air Quality Awards

The Coalition for Clean Air has presented its highest honors to California’s leading policy-makers, business leaders and advocates at its annual California Air Quality Awards. For the past 20 years, the Awards have been the place to network, honor and connect with like-minded people who are leading the charge for improved air quality and lower climate emissions.

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National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference & Exposition

The National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo’s federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.

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Executive Director’s Monthly Report, April 2023

The April 2023 Executive Director’s Report covers the agency’s major activities, key programs, and accomplishments over the past month.

SCAG Region Value Pricing— Regional Express Lane Network: Concept of Operations

SCAG Region Value Pricing— Regional Express Lane Network: Concept of Operations

The Concept of Operations provide a blueprint for integrating individual express lane projects into a regional system by identifying a comprehensive set of issues that should be addressed as individual express lane projects advanced.