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Strategic Networks Group’s Digital Needs and Readiness Assessment

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...

The Centre for Public Impact — The Future of US. Cities

Apr 24, 2019 | Additional Resources, Digital Inclusion, Outside Resources, Resources

The Centre for Public Impact — The Future of US. Cities

PA TIMES – Policymaking in the Public Right of Way: Preemption and Push-back

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...

PA TIMES — Policymaking in the Public Right-of-Way: Home Rule

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...

University of Denver — Libraries Evolve to Bridge Digital Divide

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.

Purdue University — Estimation of the Net Benefits of Indiana Statewide Adoption of Rural Broadband

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.

NLC & NATOA — Model Code for Municipalities

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...

Blair Levin: The Secret to Smart Policies About Smart Cities

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...

Next Century Cities’ 5G and Small Cell Resources

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...

CNX — Small Cell Overview

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.

Broadband Communities Magazine — 5G Technology: Smart Decisions for Smart Cities

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.

Harrison Edwards – A List of Grant Funding Sources for Community Broadband Projects

May 2, 2018 | Financing, Outside Resources, Resources

A list of recommended funding sources for communities.
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