PLAYING TO WINin America’s Digital Crossroads

A playbook for capitalizingon ultra-high-speed fiber

in Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri

Published by theMayors’ Bistate Innovation Team

Get in the Game• Not just about Google, or any other

broadband provider.

• To succeed, we must: Become a connected, smart,

innovative community. Organize ourselves to lead the way

in the global economy. Commit resources: people, money

and time. Learn to navigate a new ecosystem

of innovation.

A successful Internet economy is 90 percent sociology and 10 percent technology.

The Game Plan• Metropolitan Internet Ecosystem

Functions like a biological ecosystem Balance of social, economic and

technological resources Produces sustainable results Works within and across market

sectors Provides a practical foundation for

moving the community forward

Ground Rules• Underlying, organizing principles that

will determine how we play and whether or not we win the game. Building community Digital inclusion Global leadership Achieving excellence Creating a culture of innovation Networked collaboration

High-speed fiber cannot reach its full potential if large segments of society are excluded from its benefits.

Teamwork• Create a new Digital Leadership Network

An energetic, focused leadership group — a new entity, existing organization or consortium — that will: Organize and engage community

interests Work in an open, collaborative network Propose, foster and accelerate innovation Launch targeted projects and initiatives

• Immediate action is imperative

• Need seed funding

The killer app that will come out of this effort is a new, high-performance form of community collaboration.

The Plays• Four cornerstone strategies for pilot

projects that demonstrate what high-speed fiber can do for Kansas City.

Ensure universal access and capacity Drive innovation through demonstration Expand economic opportunities Establish global leadership

Successful pilot projects will establish the Kansas City region as a global leader in the new digital economy.

Pilot Projects and Strategies• Ensure Universal Access and Capacity

Digital Inclusion Community Education and Awareness Digital Infrastructure Fiber to the Community

Pilot Projects and Strategies• Drive Innovation through Demonstration

Neighborhoods• Mesh Wi-Fi Networks• House of the Future

Education• Pre-K Teacher Coaching• K-12 Classroom Demonstrations• Libraries Pilot

Arts and Culture• Digital Arts

Health• Telehealth Pilot• Medical Reimbursement

Local Governments• Innovation in Government

Pilot Projects and Strategies• Expand Economic Opportunities

University Research Capacity IT Workforce Development Proof-of-Concept and Fab Labs Technology Transfer Support Online Gaming Development Innovation Hubs/Tech Districts Access to Capital

Pilot Projects and Strategies• Establish Global Leadership

Global Roundtables Convention Center Technology Marketing the Region

Tee Shots• Top priorities and next steps

Launch the leadership organization Vendor/partner outreach Community outreach Global outreach Support for related efforts

We have an unprecedented opportunity in Kansas City, but this opportunity has an expiration date. A strong start is critical to our success.

Fan Feedback• This playbook is a living document

• We want to hear from you Make comments on the playbook Add to the “Idea Zone”

Share your ideas about how the Kansas City area can take advantage of this unique new asset.

Mayors Bistate Innovation TeamMike Burke, Missouri Co-ChairDr. Ray Daniels, Kansas Co-Chair

Dr. Barbara AtkinsonChristopher CarrollLatorua J. “Torrie” ChinnDr. Bernard FranklinSandra A.J. LawrenceAnthony MaglianoAlex Couchonnal McManusBill MillerDr. Daniel SerdaJase Wilson