PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Address (if applicable, or common description):
Citywide
Planning Area:
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Comprehensive Plan Section affected by this request:
Citywide
Description of Proposed Project:
The overall purpose is to position the City for sustainable, technology-based
economic development, capitalizing on the City’s abundant developable properties,
geographic position, and proximity to trans-Atlantic cable landings, and support
improvements in municipal operations, services, and overall quality of life. Great
business and residential connectivity, along with smart public technology use, are
essential for this purpose. Chesapeake simply cannot attract investment and grow
sustainably without it.
Description of project's purpose and need:
The vision of the C-NGN is to cost-effectively interconnect City assets and facilities
to support improved municipal operations, provide a foundation for Smart City
initiatives, and foster private broadband investment so all citizens and
organizations have the access they need to prosper in Chesapeake.
PLANNER LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Planner Legal Description:
PLN-2232-2021-001 Chesapeake Connect, C-NGN, Citywide Fiber Network APPLICANT: City of Chesapeake Department of Information Technology PROPOSAL: Adoption of C-NGN Master Plan as being in substantial accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan.