10K Youth Visions for a Thriving Future

10K Youth Visions for a Thriving Future

The Futures Commission is gathering 10,000 visions from San Mateo County youth of the future you want. Your ideas will shape policies to ensure the wellbeing of current and future generations.
How to Complete
Share a vision of the future you want! It is 3 steps and takes less than 3 minutes!
1. Imagine a thriving future: write 1-2 sentences or submit an image or video
2. Circle 2 wellbeing contributors that matter most to you.
3. Share your age & city (other info optional)
All submissions are anonymous. Read the participant information and FAQs here.

Know and take pride that your input has REAL impact. This is not a wish list exercise: your vision will directly shape a "Future of Wellbeing" Agenda and 10+ policy recommendations delivered to local policymakers and community leaders in Spring 2026. Your voice has the power to make real power shifts in how policies are made for you and current generations.
The Future You Want
Imagine it's Silicon Valley 2076. You have time-traveled 50 years and live in a future where everyone is thriving. Not the future adults think you need -- a future you dream about. Pick one issue that matters to you. How has it improved in 50 years? Describe that future.*
Give your future a title*
(Optional) Upload a short video (up to 10 sec) or image (photo, drawing, AI-generated) that brings your vision to life.

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(Optional) Record and upload your vision (audio file).

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I am over 18 and consent to the use of my likeness, image, voice, appearance, and/or personal narrative as described above.The submitter is under 18 and I, their guardian, consent to the use of their likeness, image, voice, appearance, and/or personal narrative as described above.I did not upload a video, image, or voice recording and the above does not apply.
ArtsBelonging/CommunityCivic ParticipationClimateEducationEmploymentEnvironmentFood SecurityHealthcareHousingSports/RecreationTechnologyTransportationOther
Imagine, Then Activate
What needs to occur to make this future a reality? List 1-2 actions that must happen.*
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On a scale of 1-10, how likely or realistic is this future?*

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On a scale of 1-10, how worried or excited would you be to wake up to this future?*

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On a scale of 1-10, how much power do you personally have to shape this future?*

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On a scale of 1-10, how much do you feel you belong in this future?*

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About You

Please answer the age and city questions. The rest are optional, so complete at your level of comfort.
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Where do you live?*
What is your primary language spoken at home? (Optional)
Asian or Asian-AmericanBlack or African AmericanLatino/a/x or HispanicNative American, American Indian, IndigenousNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhite or CaucasianDecline to stateOther
What is your gender identity? (Optional)
What is your sexual identity? (Optional)
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Share your email with us and you'll be eligible to win prizes and giveaways! You'll receive updates on how the Futures Commission is turning ideas like yours into real projects and event invitations to youth-driven opportunities in your community. (Your email will not be shared.)
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Parental/Guardian Consent (Required for participants under 18)

I have read and agree to the [Official Rules — link].
By submitting this form on behalf of a minor, the parent or legal guardian confirms the following:I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant named above.My child is a resident of San Mateo, CA and is between the ages of 13 and 17.I give my consent for my child to enter this giveaway and to have their first name and city published if they are selected as a winner.I understand that no purchase is necessary and that winning is based on a random drawing. **Entries from participants under 18 without a completed parental consent section will be disqualified.**

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Image credit: The image above is from the Dubai Futures Foundation (2025) "Global 50 Report", a source of inspiration of what might be -- especially when we come together.
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10K Youth Visions for a Thriving Future

How to Complete

The Future You Want

Imagine, Then Activate

About You

Wanna Win a Prize?

Parental/Guardian Consent (Required for participants under 18)