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Technical Reports and Papers Community network development guide (PDF file; 32K). A short, checklist-style guide to community-wide network planning, both for telecommunications infrastructure and content/education development. A step by step approach is outlined that identifies key activities and needs. Telecommunications for neighborhoods and communities: four key areas of investment (PDF file; 32K). This paper discusses the key structural impediments to an open telecommunications marketplace in communities and neighborhoods, reviews some of the history of community infrastructure investment, and offers some steps that communities can take to begin to create a level playing field for open, private sector investment in telecommunications. These three one page handouts provide an illustrated overview of:
Thinking Chaordically: The future of communities
and technology (PDF file; 52K). The closing plenary speech delivered at
the 10th Annual CTCNet conference in San Diego (June 2001). The paper proposes
a new way of developing active collaborations at the neighborhood, community,
and regional level that creates an I win--you win environment for all potential
public and private partners. Broadband and Barbecue in Texas (PDF file;
40K). The keynote speech delivered at the annual TCRC Broadband Conference in
Austin, Texas (August 2001). The paper discusses the similarities between barbecue
and broadband connectivity, as well the importance of community infrastructure
and how to get started on community network projects. Networks and the knowledge democracy: Nine challenges
for communities (PDF file; 44K). Keynote address at the Bridge Builders'
Conference...Over the Digital Divide. Conference held at Delaware State University,
9/14 - 9/15/2000. The paper identifies nine key issues that communities must
address to participate fully in the Information Age. Building eCommunities: Getting everyone connected
(PDF file; 32K). Remarks to the Governor's Commission on Information Technology.
Ecommunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the needs of Virginia citizens
and communities trying to participate in the Information Economy. Community-based Broadband Telecommunications
Infrastructure (PDF file; 87K) A short report on the key elements of a community-based
infrastructure, including fiber and much information on the BEV's innovative
MSAP (Multimedia Services Access Point),
the next generation Internet exchange for local communities. Updated with new
material 8/29/00. Finding the way: A perspective on the knowledge
democracy and community learning (PDF file; 49K) Keynote addressed delivered
to the Digital Bridges conference sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Education in
Seattle, Washington, August 17, 2000. This report discusses community and educational
technology needs, with an emphasis on determining needs before purchasing computers
and software. 21st Century Communities: A Short Introduction
(PDF file; 64K) provides an overview of the "smart" community--its
features and characteristics, an introduction to the characteristics and roles
of a community network, the kinds of services community networks should offer,
and key success factors and staffing roles for a community network. The digital continuum: A community perspective
(PDF file; 40K) Text of the keynote speech delivered at the Bridging the Digital
Divide conference, Wilmington, DE, February 18, 2000. Communities networks can
play an important role in helping everyone in the community learn to use the
Internet and to participate in the Information Economy. Community networks: A web of relationships
(PDF file; 138K) Text of the presentation delivered to L'Institute de l'Economie
Urbaine, Paris, France, February 25, 2000. A discussion of the various relationships
among the many partners and users of the BEV over the history of the project.
Also contains a discussion of the kinds of partners and users of a community
network that might be started today. (English and French; En anglais et francais) Nine Questions for Community Networks (PDF
file; 44K) Text of the keynote speech delivered at the Second Annual Texas Community
Network Conference, Austin, Texas, December 14, 1999. Nine issues that community
networks must address in the new millenium. Sustaining Civic Networks: A Blueprint for Community
Use of Technology (PDF file; 121K) A comprehensive overview of the key roles
and activities of community and civic networks, including a set of recommendations
and action items for starting a CN project. BEV Research Summary (PDF file; 45K) A summary
of recent BEV research (through mid-1999) studies. This report includes survey
results, use data, and user studies that suggest diffusing Internet use widely
in the community increases civic engagement and makes it more likely (not less)
that people will become more involved in the life of the community. BEV/VT Cabling Standards (PDF file; 54K) A
compilation of key design and construction issues when installing copper and
fiber cable both in and between buildings. Managing Information in an Online Community |
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