Regional Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD)
A Region for the Future
News & Events
CRCOG is currently in the process of updating the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development.
If you are interested in learning more, please leave your email to join our interested parties list and/or take our survey to tell us about your vision for the Region.
What is the Regional Plan of Conservation and Development?
The regional plan is not a detailed land use plan, but rather a general 10 year vision guide for the Capitol Region. Using the goals and polices of the regional plan, Councils of Government comment on the consistency of municipal plans of conservation and development with:
(1) the Regional Plan of Conservation & Development,
(2) the State Plan of Conservation and Development, and
(3) the plans of conservation and development of other municipalities in the area of operation of the regional planning agency.
Local plans of conservation and development must also refer to the regional plan to "note any inconsistencies" with the "growth management principle" of "integration of planning across all levels of government to address issues on a local, regional and state-wide basis".
Surveys & Public Outreach
2024 Plan of Conservation & Development Community Survey
We want to get to know you and your community as best we can. This survey is intended to help us better understand how residents in our region feel about their individual communities as well as the region as a whole. Your input will help CRCOG develop policies to better serve your communities in our region.
If you are interested in having your voice heard scan the QR code or by clicking Here
Existing Plan
Vibrant. Green. Connected. Competitive.
The Capitol Region Plan of Conservation and Development: Vibrant. Green. Connected. Competitive., encourages the creation of a more sustainable region made up of urban, suburban and rural communities that have more housing and transportation choices, are closer to jobs, healthy food, green space, shops or schools, are more energy independent and help protect clean air and water.
