Apr 30, 2019 | Getting Started, Outside Resources, Resources
This online Digital Needs and Readiness Assessment takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and helps identify key steps that should be taken prior to beginning a broadband infrastructure project. When taken by several members of a leadership team, the assessment can...
Apr 24, 2019 | Additional Resources, Digital Inclusion, Outside Resources, Resources
The Centre for Public Impact — The Future of US. Cities
Mar 22, 2019 | Blog Entry, News, Outside Resources, Policies and Ordinances, Resources, Rights of Way Management
Originally printed in PA TIMES Online, a media outlet of the American Society for Public Administration Under the American federal system, local governments are creatures of the state with no constitutional identity. In many respects, local governments exist only as...
Feb 8, 2019 | Blog Entry, News, Outside Resources, Pole Attachments, Policies and Ordinances, Resources, Rights of Way Management, Small Cells
Originally printed in PA TIMES Online, a media outlet of the American Society for Public Administration Our 21st Century media-consumption appetite is creating strange new chimeras. AT&T merging with Time-Warner, Comcast merging with NBC Universal, and a...
Jan 8, 2019 | Digital Inclusion, Outside Resources, Resources
Today, the role of libraries in the internet age has expanded beyond the manuscript collections they maintain. Libraries can provide the access and skills needed to navigate the digital world, bridging the gap between information and access.
Aug 29, 2018 | Additional Resources, Outside Resources, Resources
This paper projects the statewide net benefits that could be obtained from installation of rural broadband in all of the areas served by Rural Electric Member Cooperatives (REMC) in the state of Indiana.
Aug 28, 2018 | 5G, Getting Started, Outside Resources, Pole Attachments, Policies and Ordinances, Resources, Rights of Way Management, Small Cells
NLC and NATOA’s model code is intended as a roadmap to assist local governments in adopting their own ordinances governing use of the rights of way by communications providers. While example language is included in some sections, we do not intend to suggest these...
Jul 31, 2018 | 5G, Blog Entry, News, Outside Resources, Resources
Thank you to the Internet Society for making the recording of this event possible. Remarks of Blair Levin Brookings Metropolitan Project at the Next Century Cities Conference Pittsburgh, PA July 25, 2018 The full text of this speech was first published by...
Jun 28, 2018 | 5G, Additional Resources, Blog Entry, NCC, News, Outside Resources, Small Cells
With 5G technology quickly approaching, we’d like to give communities a refresher on the resources that Next Century Cities has available on 5G and small cell deployment. Blog Posts We published a guide to help municipalities navigate the FCC’s September 2018...
May 25, 2018 | 5G, Outside Resources, Resources, Rights of Way Management, Small Cells
An overview of small cell state legislation, compiled by consulting firm CNX.
May 11, 2018 | 5G, Outside Resources, Resources
5G wireless technology promises many benefits for cities and their residents, but cities need clear, well-thought-out policies for deploying the new infrastructure.
May 2, 2018 | Financing, Outside Resources, Resources
A list of recommended funding sources for communities.
