Summary
Hampton is grappling with rising seas and frequent flooding, which is going to completely change how our city builds, spends money, and handles property taxes. Basically, waterproofing the city is becoming our biggest and most expensive local challenge.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Expect your property taxes and local spending to shift as the city pays for massive new flood defenses.
Homeowners in flood-prone areas and anyone who wants to avoid driving through flooded streets will benefit.
Taxpayers who might see their bills go up to pay for all this concrete and infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Dominion asks SCC to recoup RGGI costs from customers, adding up to $13 to monthly bills
The utility has offered two methods of how payments can be allocated to customers’ bills. One way is to add all 20 months of costs to bills without mitigation, which would mean a jump of about $13 a month for the average residential c…
Hampton leaders cool to limited Army Corps flood solutions
Hampton leaders cool to limited Army Corps flood solutions Virginia Mercury
Can a Flood-Prone Coastal City Learn to Live With Water?
Can a Flood-Prone Coastal City Learn to Live With Water? Inside Climate News
Virginia Beach ranks top for cities at serious risk of flooding in Virginia
Virginia Beach ranks top for cities at serious risk of flooding in Virginia WTKR
City of Hampton fights flooding with issuance of Virginia’s first Environmental Impact Bond
City of Hampton fights flooding with issuance of Virginia’s first Environmental Impact Bond Kresge Foundation
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