4.10.3

Original Document

In addition, we should ensure that new development is future proofed with suitable digital infrastructure to meet both existing and future digital and communication needs. This will require suitable ducting to enable a wired and wireless digital infrastructure capable of delivering next generation connectivity for transport, business development and innovation, open spaces such as public squares and parks and to new buildings and business premises. The concept of an underlying digital infrastructure is inherent in each of the options in this report.

Plain English Translation

For this to work in the long term we have to build a new network of ducting throughout the city centre.  This will need to be good enough to allow Birmingham to have both wired and wirelesss digital communication a long time into the future; for generations of technology which have yet to be invented. This need to be available for transport, business development and innovation, open spaces such as public squares and parks and to new buildings.

This applies in everything we say in this plan so assume that it is integral to every option we suggest.

2 comments

  1. Joanna January 20th, 2009 at 1:39 am

    I really support this and believe it's essential if Birmingham is going to have any chance of becoming a digital city.

    I would add that there would be a significant benefit to the offering of free wifi in the city centre. This would allow collaboration in exciting new ways and help assist Birmingham in its aims to lead the world in digital innovations.

  2. chrisunitt January 21st, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    I back this proposal.

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