Planning & Community Development
The CWCOG provides planning services to its members that include neighborhood development plans, county and city comprehensive plans, emergency preparedness, needs assessments, and park plans. Additionally, we provide code updates, land development reviews, document research, surveys, grant application development, community visualization, geographic information system (GIS) maps, and mapping tools. The CWCOG also serves as a Census Affiliate for the US Census Bureau.
Regional Information Forums (RIF)
Regional Information Forums (RIF) are facilitated by the CWCOG under the Regional Community Development program. The Forums provide public sector leaders and legislators a platform to jointly discuss regional issues.
Census Resources
The Census Project
According to the Census Project, the US census Bureau is beginning testing for the 2030 Census. Here is a one-page overview of the testing process leading to the next nationwide Census. Click here for more information.
Census Bureau
The following provides access to information on how to use and access Census data. Click here for more.
Upcoming Data Releases
Census Data Gems
Data Gems are developed by Census Bureau staff to share tips and tricks about how to access and use Census Bureau Data.
The program includes a series of “how-to” videos available for data users. These short videos provide an easy route to enhancing your knowledge of what the Census is all about.
Program materials can be located here.