Category: VI. Action Framework Program Areas

The 757 Recovery & Resilience Action Framework-complete3

The 757 Recovery & Resilience Action Framework BUILD REGIONAL UNITY GROW NEW JOBS GROW, RETAIN & ATTRACT TALENT BUILDRESILIENCY ADVANCEREGIONAL INFRA-STRUCTURE INNOVATION& CREATIVITY + INCLUSION& EQUITY + MILITARYPRESENCE + WELCOMINGCOMMUNITYSPIRIT + COASTALLIFESTYLE + ONE REGION Advance the New Vision for the 757 Economy Build a Network of 1,000 Regional 757 Champions Supporting the Action Framework Unify […]

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

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 […]

Advance Future Regional Infrastructure Priorities

Advance Future Regional Infrastructure Priorities Advance Future Regional Infrastructure Priorities Guided by ‘Economic Empowerment for All’ Perspective ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Orgs: HRPDC and Reinvent Hampton Roads  Goal: Advance regional infrastructure projects guided by our economic empowerment for all (equity) perspective.  Actions: Ensure all 757 Champions are aware of and familiar with all major infrastructure […]

Advance a Business Approach to Expanded Market Connections

Advance a Business Approach to Expanded Market Connections Advance a Business Approach to Expanded Market Connections ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Org: Reinvent Hampton Roads Goal: Improve transportation and digital connections to nearby markets to expand economic development opportunities.  Actions: Continue to invest in the RVA757 Connects megaregion collaborative. Create a new partnership with the Raleigh-Durham […]

Advance a Business Approach to Recurrent Flooding and Sea Level Rise

Advance a Business Approach to Recurrent Flooding and Sea Level Rise Advance a Business Approach to Recurrent Flooding and Sea Level Rise ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Org: HRPDC  Goal: Create a region-wide approach to address recurrent flooding and sea level rise. Actions: Support HRPDC’s efforts to establish a sea level rise authority. Calculate and package […]

Advance a Business Approach to the Region’s Future Energy Infrastructure

Advance a Business Approach to the Region's Future Energy Infrastructure Advance a Business Approach to the Region's Future Energy Infrastructure ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Orgs: Reinvent Hampton Roads  Goals: Ensure the reliability of the region’s current and future energy supply — adequate energy, including natural gas, is necessary for recovery and new economic growth. Support the development of renewables, especially […]

Advance a Business Approach to the Region’s Broadband Infrastructure

Advance a Business Approach to the Region's Broadband Infrastructure Advance a Business Approach to the Region's Broadband Infrastructure ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Org: Southside Network Authority Goals: Ensure the reliability and growth of the region’s broadband service — faster service, expanded coverage, lower cost. Increase internet access for underserved neighborhoods and residents. Actions: Support the development […]

Create and Share Our Region’s Story with the Outside World

Create and Share Our Region's Story with the Outside World ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Org: Hampton Roads Alliance  Goal: Build national awareness and familiarity of Hampton Roads — aka 757 region. Actions: Obtain the needed funding for a sustainable regional branding campaign. Approach all 17 jurisdictions with a branding plan. The campaign will include integrated […]

Create a System to Identify and Advance Best Practices

Create a System to Identify and Advance Best Practices on Important Placemaking Issues Beyond this Action Framework ADVANCE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Lead Orgs: Reinvent Hampton Roads Goal: Help advance important placemaking improvements that are outside of the 757 Recovery & Resilience Action Framework (e.g., affordable housing, K-12 education, social determinants of health). Encourage and empower emerging […]