National Association of Regional Councils

• About NARC
  • 1.1: About Us
  • 1.2: Vision and Mission
  • 1.3: Board of Directors
  • 1.4: Executive Directors
  • 1.5: Regional Futures Institute
  • 1.6: NARC Services
  • 1.7: NARC History
  • 1.8: NARC Staff
  • 1.9: FAQ
  • 1.10: Join NARC
  • 1.11: Become a Sponsor
  • 1.12: Job Opportunities
• Activities
  • 3.1: Development
  • 3.2: Environment
  • 3.3: Homeland Security
  • 3.5: Transportation
• Regional Councils/MPOs
  • 4.1: What is a Regional Council?
  • 4.2: What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization?
  • 4.4: Listing of COGs and MPOs
• Government Affairs
  • 5.1: Legislative Information
  • 5.2: Policy Statements and Testimony
  • 5.3: Legislative Tracking and Links
  • 5.5: Legislative Updates
• Events
  • 9.1: Conferences
  • 9.2: Telecasts
  • 9.3: Workshops
  • 9.4: Development Symposia
• Resource Center
  • 10.1: Publications
  • 10.2: Press
  • 10.3: What's News
  • 10.4: Visiting Washington?
  • 10.6: H-1B Visa Information Page
  • 10.7: Regional Council Graduate Course
• Job Postings
  • 11.1: Job Postings
• 18: Members Only
  • 18.6: Mentor Exchange
  • 18.7: Members In the News
  • 18.8: The Learning Series

Welcome to NARC

The National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) serves as the national voice for regionalism. NARC advocates for and provides services to its member councils of government (COGs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).

Breaking News

NARC Testifies at U.S. Senate Surface Transportation Authorization Hearing
NARC Submits Comments on HUD Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program
NARC Continues to Support Federal Livability Funding & Incentives
FEMA Accepting Public Comments on Draft National Disaster Recovery Framework
New HUD Regional Planning Grants Open for Public Comment - NARC Documents Available

Transportation

Transit Security Planning Project Information and Materials

Economic & Community Development

NARC Testifies at Senate Hearing on EDA Reauthorization  
FFO Now Available for EDA $400 Million in Disaster Assistance

Homeland Security

FEMA Launches Website for Disaster Assistance - DisasterAssistance.Gov

Environment

EDA accepting applications for Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund assistance
DOE Announced a New Local Government Funding Opportunity
DOE to Fund up to $454 Million for Retrofit Ramp-Ups in Energy Efficiency

Regions 360°

$10 Million Stimulus Grant Awarded to West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Cobb Commission Chairman Olens Wins National Honor
WKYC.com, Cleveland/Akron, OH: Cleveland "green" agency wants to rethink region's transportation system
The Florida Times-Union: Planners Hope to Control Future Sprawl
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Elects New Board Chairman, Supervisor Penelope Gross

H-1B Petition Benefit for NARC Members

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NARC Events

2010 National Conference of Regions February 21-23, 2010 Washington, DC

44th Annual Conference and Exhibition June 15-17, 2010 Cleveland, OH

Click here for a complete list of upcoming NARC events.

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