Big challenges don’t stop at community lines—and the best solutions don’t either.
As a resource and support hub for local governments, community members, and partners across Chatham, Durham, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Orange, and Wake counties, we believe that our region thrives when we come together with a common vision and plan for the future. We advance this goal by developing cost-effective and innovative approaches to implement public programs, advancing partnerships that ensure the continuity of local services, and bringing together local government leaders to learn from one another and grapple with their biggest challenges.
Who We Are
CPRC serves ones of the fastest-growing, most dynamic regions in the United States. CPRC’s membership includes 50 municipalities and counties of all sizes, from rural communities to major urban centers — all collaborating through a shared regional framework. Our members work together through CPRC to solve shared problems, coordinate regional strategies, and access specialized expertise.
Our Mission
To connect communities and enhance strategic priorities through regional collaboration, sound policy, and data-driven technical assistance.
Our Vision
To be the premier regional body offering timely, dependable, and forward-thinking solutions that strengthen our region’s economic vitality, environmental resilience, and quality of life.
Our Work Across the Region
CPRC helps towns, cities, and counties tackle big challenges they can’t solve alone—things like planning for growth, improving transportation, preparing for natural disasters, and supporting aging residents – and build targeted expertise to help communities save money, learn from one another, make smarter decisions, and create a better quality of life for everyone in our region. As a local government ourselves, we are able to act as an extension of our local governments' staff in any area of work.
Currently, we work across six interconnected areas of focus:
- Aging & Human Services
- Community & Economic Development
- Environment & Resilience
- Housing
- Member Support & Strategy
- Mobility & Transportation
Founded in 1959 as the Research Triangle Regional Planning Commission, and later changed to Triangle J Council of Governments, CPRC rebranded in 2023 to better reflect the full region we serve and our commitment to resilience and shared prosperity. The “Central Pines” name symbolizes growth, resilience, and collaboration across the region.