DIGITAL OASIS INITIATIVE Kickoff Meeting April 15, 2003

Purpose Define, identify, and market “connected” buildings within MAG region High-speed Internet connectivity Large capacity phone lines

Examples of Successful Implementation SFProspector – San Francisco Bandwidth Bay – Downtown San Diego Digital NYC – New York City

SFProspector

Bandwidth Bay

Digital NYC

Digital Oasis Initiative Background Developed by MAGTAG Digital Oasis Working Group In the MAG FY 04 Work Program Input and guidance by initiative working groups Implementation by MAG staff

Major Outcomes Economic Development Tools 1) Inventory of buildings and developments connected for high- speed telecommunications access 2) Database and interactive map on Web site Trip Reduction

Benefits for the Region Promotes MAG region as good location for businesses needing high- speed communications Publicizes locations of connected buildings and developments Capitalizes on other regional telecommunications and economic development initiatives Capitalizes on nationwide move toward connected buildings and communities

Benefits for your Organization Promotes access for telework Provides one-stop information and research for prospective tenants Attracts and retains high-tech employers and jobs Attracts and retains quality employees

Initiative Tasks Four Major Tasks 1)Define “connected” buildings and developments 2) Identify and obtain information on pilot group of buildings 3) Develop Web site and marketing materials 4) Develop on-going maintenance and self- funding strategies

Digital Oasis Advisory Group Tasks Oversee and provide input on initiative implementation Review outcomes of resource groups Review on-going initiative maintenance and self-funding strategies Review pilot registration results Oversee Phase II implementation

Definitions Resource Group Tasks Define “connected” Define criteria for “connected” Define pilot screening criteria Review of pilot database of office buildings in region

Identification Resource Group Tasks Help identify building and development contacts Review business community outreach plan Help identify business community initiative champions Review registration/certification processes Review marketing plan

Marketing Resource Group Tasks Review business community outreach plan Help identify business community marketing contacts Review marketing plan Review prototype Web site and marketing materials

Phase II Tasks Hold focus groups of MAG member agencies for strategies and action plans Develop strategies and action plans for underserved and redevelopment areas of region Review development strategies Conduct industrial, retail and residential buildings analysis Additional marketing activities Further Web site enhancement

Timeline Initiative kicks off April 2004 Six to nine months for completion of pilot Groups begin meeting in May 2004 Resource groups meet three times via audio/video

Other Involvement MAGTAG will receive regular updates MAG Planner Stakeholders Group will receive key updates Business community volunteers will provide input Telecommunications providers are essential

How Can I Help? Attend your resource group meetings and provide input Recruit business community volunteers for resource groups Recruit business champions in your community

Contact: Heidi Pahl, MAG Telecommunications Planner, (602) , Debbie Kohn, MAG Telecommunications Associate, (623) , For More Information