Case Studies of Connected Communities www Connecting Communities
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Increasing use and adoption of IT Potter County, PA • Volunteers can make a difference • Every community can improve use of technology • Celebrate every success
Wi-Fi for Tourists Stevenson, WA • Wireless Mesh • Promote tourism • City funded • Local vision & leadership "The idea is that this free amenity will encourage tourists to stay longer in our community since they are able to stay in contact with projects and people that might otherwise require them to move on. “
Tornado Turns to Technology Saint Peter, MN • 1998 tornado caused extensive damage • Decided to rebuild with underground utilities including fiber • Local vision and leadership • Competition benefits consumers
Broadband is a Public Utility Coldwater, MI • Competition benefits local economy • Persistence pays off • Focus on future for sustainability • Residents prefer local services
Forks, WA • Mentoring – Not all projects require technology • Grant program
Factories Close – Municipal Electric Utility Steps In Princeton, IL • Community takes control of their future • Broadband necessary for economic survival
Rugged Terrain and Sparse Population is No Excuse San Diego County, CA • Technological solutions exist for every type of terrain • Focus on more than connectivity
Small town takes matters into their own hands Buffalo, MN • City council willing to invest in technology • Wireless is an affordable solution for many communities
Fiber Can Save $$$ Pickens County, GA • County schools save $140, 000/year • Jail video arraignment
Investing in Fiber is Investing in the Future Columbus, KS The entire town is served by a fiber optic network that provides voice, video, and highspeed data to residential and commercial users in the community.
Demand Aggregation Southern Tier region of New York State
Connecting Rural Communities www. Connecting. Communities. info Connecting Rural Communities Southern Rural Development Center
Connecting themes of social studies
In a triangle connected source feeding a y connected load
Line currents
In a triangle connected source feeding
Doe connected communities
Hydrarch succession definition
Best case worst case average case
Paradigm shift from women studies to gender studies
What is case series
Ref impact case studies
Organ donation case studies
Types of case studies
Case study base
Social engineering case studies
