List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Councils of governments

⭐ Core Definition: List of planning regions in Connecticut

In Connecticut, councils of governments, also known as COGs, are regional planning organizations that bring together the chief elected officials or professional managers from member municipalities in Connecticut. Since 2015 and 2022, the Connecticut planning regions served by COGs have been recognized as county equivalents under state and federal law respectively, superseding the eight legacy counties in the state for most federal funding and statistical purposes.

The COGs are meant to aid coordination among neighboring cities and towns, and between the towns and the state government, on issues including land use, zoning, and transportation. They serve some functions analogous to county governments in other states, but have no independent taxing authority (Connecticut disbanded county governments in 1960). Councils of government also host some intermunicipal services based on the needs and voluntary participation of member or client municipalities. Councils, or COGs, receive funding through membership dues, state grants, and federal grants.

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⭐ Core Definition: List of planning regions in Connecticut
List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Southwestern Connecticut
List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Northwest Hills (Connecticut)

List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Southwestern Connecticut

The Western Connecticut Planning Region is a planning region and county-equivalent in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is served by the coterminous Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG), one of nine regional councils of governments in Connecticut. Within the region, there are two Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), South Western CT MPO and the Housatonic Valley MPO.

The region includes the Connecticut Panhandle, Greater Danbury, and the Gold Coast. In 2022, planning regions were approved to replace Connecticut's counties as county-equivalents for statistical purposes, with full implementation occurring in 2024.

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List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

The Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region is a planning region and county-equivalent in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is served by the coterminous Lower Connecticut River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG). In 2022, planning regions were approved to replace Connecticut's counties as county-equivalents for statistical purposes, with full implementation occurring by 2024.

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List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

The Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is a planning region and county-equivalent in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is served by the coterminous Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG). In 2022, planning regions were approved to replace Connecticut's counties as county-equivalents for statistical purposes, with full implementation occurring by 2024.

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List of planning regions in Connecticut in the context of Northwest Hills (Connecticut)

The Northwest Hills Planning Region is a planning region and county-equivalent in the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is served by the coterminous Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG). In 2022, planning regions were approved to replace Connecticut's counties as county-equivalents for statistical purposes, with full implementation occurring by 2024.

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