A survey conducted by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission revealed that residents rank housing as their top concern, closely followed by education and public transit. Conducted across 17 localities, the survey gathered input from more than 2,000 residents on key regional issues.

Regional planners asked Hampton Roads residents what matters most to them. Here’s what they said.A survey gave participants a hypothetical $1,000 to spend on regional issues, mimicking the challenges of budget constraints.www.whro.org