Address Long-term Systemic Issues That Have Held the Region Back

Address Long-term Systemic Issues That Have Held the Region Back

Disincentives for Collaboration

ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Lead Org:

  • Regional Coalition

Goal:

  • Address long-term systemic issues that have held the region back.

Examples:

  • There are a number of examples of recent successful regional collaboration:
    • State funding for capital improvements for Port of Virginia
    • State and federal funding for harbor dredging
    • Funding for legislative approval of $5 Billion transportation package
    • Regional approaches to address environmental resilience/flooding/sea level rise
  • However, much more can be done to accelerate regional collaboration starting with the elimination of barriers.

Actions:

  • Build a coalition of other willing partners who want to embark on this long-term initiative (i.e, Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Municipal League)
  • Share findings with regional and state-wide thought leaders.

Accountability:

  • TBD