Spend $1000 to improve Hampton Roads

Unique survey lets residents budget virtual cash to tackle issues such as education, infrastructure, housing and environment

The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission is conducting a brief online survey through April to shape the region’s 2050 strategic plan. Using a Stanford-designed "budgeting" format, residents allocate a virtual $1,000 across 19 strategies to prioritize key regional investments. (Courtesy HRPDC)