Hampton, VA

Hampton, VA is paying for initiatives to combat flooding with private Environmental Impact Bonds

The City of Hampton is launching new initiatives to combat flooding and paying for them through Environmental Impact Bonds. The $12 million bond was issued by a partnership between the Qualified Ventures firm and the non-profit Chesapeake Bay Foundation. These private investments cover the cost of projects that benefit the community upfront but require the city to report outcomes and pay back the investment over time. Hampton is only the third city in the U.S. to use Environmental Impact Bonds.

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Hampton, VA

United States

Hampton, VA deployed a solar-powered smart pole system equipped with police surveillance cameras

The city installed 15 solar-powered LED light poles equipped with police surveillance cameras in the Y. H. Thomas Park. This system provides free wi-fi, charging ports, panic buttons, motion activated illumination, and stores enough energy to function without sunlight for 8 days.

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Hampton, VA

United States

Hampton, VA launched the "I Value" budgeting campaign to collect citizen opinions on the city budget

Hampton launched the "I Value" campaign to gauge citizen opinions on how to spend its more limited budget. Drop boxes with comment cards were placed in public buildings, online chats were held during lunch hours, and the 311 system ask questions and obtained feedback.

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Hampton, VA

United States