Connected Communities BC : Digital by Design
Disconnected Disconnected communities are cut off from the digital world and the associated benefits that come with it.
1 Leadership and Support Connected communities have a vision for how digital can enhance community development strategies. Implementing these requires leadership, governance, collaboration and the effective use of resouces.
Definition
Rationale
1.1
Vision & Strategy
Assessment of the vision and supporting Connected communities apply a digital strategies underpinning digitally enhanced mind-set to integrate digital as an aspect communities. into their community development vision and strategies.
1.2
Champions
Assesses the level of leadership in driving digital adoption, adaption and transformation in the community.
1.3
Collaboration
Assesses the degree of collaboration among stakeholders on digital collaboration (i.e. governments, businesses, entrepreneurs, postsecondary, community support and develoment organizations, neighbouring communities, including First Nations).
Resources and Funding
1.4
0 No digital vision and strategies included in existing community plans.
Digital Inclusion Basic communication provides inclusion and access to vital services such as first responders. Limited connectivity restricts the community's ability to benefit from a digital economy.
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Digital Integration Moderate connectivity supports most business and community needs, fostering greater integration and access to improved services.
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Digital Innovation
Connected
Good connectivity and digital capability supports A truly connected community is at the forefront a knowledge workforce and attracts talent that of cutting edge of technology, continuously evolving and innovating. It’s a thriving drives innovation and growth opportunities. community and a place where people want to live, work and play..
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Digital vision exists, no digital strategies included Digital vision exists, some digital strategies are in existing community plans. defined and included in existing community plans.
Digital vision exists, defined digital strategies are Digital vision and strategies are integrated and included in existing community plans. influencing existing and future community plans.
Connected communities benefit from one No digital champions, or catalysts. or more champions who acts as a catalyst to lead digitally enabled initiatives.
Some digital leadership demonstrated through a Digital leadership demonstrated but limited champion but no support. support.
Recognized champions, but no well-defined governance structure to support digital leadership.
Celebrated champions leading the development of a well-defined governance structure.
Communication, coordination and No communication, coordination or collaboration form the backbone for digital collaboration on digital transformation. transformational success.
Some level of communication but no coordination or collaboration for digital transformation.
Communication exists, and some level of digital coordination, but no collaboration for digital transformation.
Coordination among stakeholders groups exists and some collaboration for digital transformation has emerged.
Full collaboration among all stakeholders on transformational initiatives, and collaborations extend to stakeholders beyond the community (i.e.national or international collaborations).
Assesses the availability of funding and Digital infrastructure requires shared No funding sources or resources at local level. resources from local sources, governments resources and targeted funding to optimize and private sector investments. investments.
Limited funding sources at local level, and resource barriers exist to accessing government or private sector investment.
Funding sources available at local level, and resources enable access to government or private sector investment.
Funding and resources across all levels are available,but not aligned for optimal return.
Funding and resources available across all levels is invested strategically to optimize return.
Internet
Determine the access, coverage and availability of internet services to the end user.
Accessible internet relies on the availability No access to broadband service. and reliability of backhaul infrastructure and last mile technology to the end user.
Broadband access is limited to certain areas (commercial and residential).
50% of community (commercial and residential) 80% of community (commercial and residential) Entire community (commercial and residential) has access to broadband service. has access to broadband service. has access to broadband service.
Cellular
Determine the access, coverage and availability of cellular services to the end user.
Accessible cellular relies on the availability Mobility not possible due to absence of cellular and reliability of infrastructure to the end service. user.
Mobility is possible in 50% of community; not along highways or in nearby recreational areas.
Mobility is possible in 80% of community; not along highways or in nearby recreational areas.
Mobility is possible in 80% of community and limited access along corridors between communities and in recreational areas.
Mobility enabled throughout the community (via access to high density, small cell technology enabling super fast, high-bandwidth communications); access extends to corridors between communities and in recreational areas.
Broadband speeds are critical for businesses and users.
Access to basic broadband upto 5 MBps download/upload speed).
Access to standard broadband upto 15 MBps download/upload speed).
Access to high-speed broadband (50 MBps download/upload speed).
Access to high-speed broadband (100+ MBps download/upload speed).
2 Connectivity People,businesses and organizations 2.1 have the ability to connect and collaborate virtually. Broadband is the cornerstone of connected communities, providing the necessary digital infrastructure that unlocks the benefits of connectivity.
Access
2.2
Speed
Assessment of a community's access to broadband speeds.
No access to broadband.
2.3
Affordability
Assessment of the affordability of Affordability impacts digitial adoption and Cost of service is more than 50% higher than broadband from an end-user point of view is critical for enabling economic comperable service pricing in the Lower compared to cost for similar service and development and diversification. Mainland. speed in the lower mainland (%variance from lower mainland pricing and % adoption of the community).
Cost of service is 30-50% higher than comparable Cost of service is 20-30% higher than comparable Cost of service is 10-20% higher than comparable Cost of service is 0-10% higher than comparable service pricing in the Lower Mainland. service pricing in the Lower Mainland. service pricing in the Lower Mainland. service pricing in the Lower Mainland.
3.1
Digital Capacity
Assesses the state of digital literacy and skill levels of the community.
Digital literacy and skill levels of the community affects the level of adoption, integration and innovation.
Majority of residents are unable to interact virtually for work, community or social benefit.
Majority of residents have some level of digital Majority of the residents can comfortably use literacy and skill but remain unable to work via computers, smartphones, etc.) 30 - 60% of computer or access online services with ease. (ie. residents are using internet. basic Internet navigation, basic software skills, can use devices for simple tasks). Less than 30% of residents are using internet.
Majority of the residents are leveraging digital Some residents are highly digitally-skilled and skillsets for employment, community leveraging digital skillset to innovate. Over 80% engagement, education attainment, etc. 60 - 80% of residents are using internet. of residents are using internet.
3.2
Skills Development
Assesses the degree to which education/training is accessible in the community, at all ages and stages, to create a knowledge workforce.
Creating a knowledge workforce to support the digital economy leads to prosperity.
No local training/development available.
Limited local training/development opportunities, specific to stages or ages (no aligned or integrated).
Partnerships with local college/university; community-based skills development organizations and business to address local needs.
3.3
Data Capture and Usage
Measures the effectiveness of a The ability to consume and leverage data community to consume and leverage data. supports the ability to change and innovate.
Data is not valued as an asset within the community. (i.e. collected and used for specific purposes,such as delivering a services).
Data re-use/sharing within and between Data sharing and analysis has resulted in Demand and/or opportunities for public data Established open data platforms that elevate organizations is limited and fraught with barriers. economic benefit or service improvements exists and open data platforms enable moderate integrated use of data for multiple smart (i.e.tourism ROI, safety/emergency planning and use of data for specific smart soluitons. solutions. response, water conservation).
3 Digital Capability Digital literacy, adoption and skills development are fundamental to the digital economy. Greater capability spawns greater innovation that drives business opportunities and improves livability.
Distance learning programs and remote mentoring is available, no formal programs or partnerships to increase participation or align training/develoment to local needs.
Fully integrated and seamless training/development opportunities in the community to enable continuous training/development for all ages and stages.
Current State
Future State