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Quick and Efficient Network Deployment

The Anchorage team is committed to partnering with Google to achieve a network deployment that meets the success criteria you have established, which we fully support.

The Anchorage partners have demonstrated success with fast and efficient fiber network deployments.

Anchorage has recent experience and success deploying fiber networks efficiently and quickly.

One local carrier, GCI, recently deployed fiber to over 300 Anchorage locations using both traditional and Minimal Impact Construction Methods (MICM).

MICM utilizes blown fiber techniques for high speed connectivity in the most cost effective, timely and future proof manner. High capacity networks can now be deployed using an alternate method to traditional trenching in the most non‐intrusive and environmentally friendly manner. Microduct and air blown fiber technology provides substantial cost savings in deployment, reduces interruption of vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and meets security standards for non‐trenching environments around government buildings. It was designed as an air and water tight system that can easily support future growth demands.

An example of the success of MICM is the Anchorage Business Park, where GCI recently installed campus fiber to 14 buildings. Their experience demonstrated the use of MICM and resulted in project completion in half the time and for a third less investment than traditional construction methods.

The Anchorage partners have demonstrated success working together towards Google’s goals.

Our response demonstrates Anchorage’s ability to unite the community to quickly create a product that resonates with the Google Fiber RFI. This team will be leveraged to support a quick deployment program.

  • The Mayor named the Anchorage CFO as the executive sponsor for this project, to coordinate the collaboration of numerous Muni departments and external stakeholders.
  • Both facilities based carriers support the project and have contributed their fiber plant data to the Anchorage project GIS.
  • All members --including both electric companies-- have contributed mounting asset data to the Anchorage project GIS (including traffic and street lights, telephone poles, and buildings).
  • Team members from the Anchorage School District have led the development of Education Applications with contributions from community members.
  • Team members from Muni and State public protection agencies have led the development of next generation Public Safety Applications with contributions from local entrepreneurs.
  • Team members from local Telemedicine and Health organizations have provided significant information about current state of the art; a Tele-Health Application is still being developed.
  • Team members include members of the Governor’s Broadband Working Group, who have focused on the positive economic development impacts, and communicated these to the Governor.
  • The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) has contributed staff time and expertise.
  • More than 40 active community members worked closely with the Muni to develop the final proposal for Google.

The Anchorage partners have demonstrated success in defining, developing and delivering the tools that enable Google to make reliable data driven decisions about both fiber network deployment in Anchorage, and our ability to achieve quick success with our primary Innovative Application, described later.

Our proposal includes the most comprehensive GIS ever prepared for Anchorage. GIS data was contributed by numerous sources, some of which compete with each other, but who came together because they understood the value of the Google Fiber for Communities program to Anchorage.

  • The GIS package is available for public download on the project web site http://www.googifiak.com/content/gis
  • Our engineering team went to great effort to organize data into subclasses that would support application oriented utilization of the GIS data.
  • Our GIS package enables Google and the Anchorage partners to work together immediately to create a data driven deployment plan. Construction plans and schedules will have a strong basis in evidence, reducing project risks for both fiber deployment and deployment of the innovative applications we are presenting in this proposal.
  • Our GIS work has already been fed back to the Muni to update and improve their GIS system. (The Muni is a pioneer in GIS, and owns ArcInfo license #3.)

Anchorage is committed to providing the leadership necessary to keep this partnership on a fast track.

The Mayor has empowered a Muni Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with the responsibilities and authority necessary to ensure quick and effective deployment will be supported throughout local government. The SPOC has the authority to:

  • Directly expedite any existing Muni review or approval process for this project.
  • Request an expedite on any project related review or approval process directly with any non-Muni department or organization.
  • Develop a Google Apps deployment plan for the Muni.
  • Coordinate and prioritize Muni engineering resources for expedited technical reviews for any new fiber or internet deployment methodologies and technologies.
  • Release or provide access to all updated Muni GIS data.
  • Prioritize the collection, cleanup, and reorganization of GIS data based upon project priorities mutually agreed upon with Google and project team members.
  • Collaborate with all external team members to develop a comprehensive project plan and schedule which the Muni will commit to.
  • Work collaboratively in close communication with all project partners and to support the timely commitment of all resources required for project completion.