COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Community workshops gathered residents’ opinions on potential projects for the city, helping shape the future of the island. Participants were given eight coins to allocate among a wide range of community needs, from storm-surge protection to improved playgrounds. This "Big Choices" workshop informed priorities related to resiliency, development, open space, and city character. The top community priorities included: improving K-12 education (first), street drainage (second), rail or bus transportation to Houston (third), and storm-surge protection (fourth and fifth).