Smart Communities Team

Sustainable economic development, growth, opportunity and innovation are dependent on affordable high speed internet access.  Having a shared vision among all of the Polk County communities helps to ensure the alignment of broadband infrastructure necessary to meet the growing demand.

 

The Smart Communities LEAD Team continues its work in educating and building community consensus around the vital importance of a robust broadband network to support Polk County’s economic growth and prosperity.

 

Affordable, accessible high-speed internet facilitates many critical activities:

• Enables small business to compete in a global marketplace

• Means safer streets and communities

• Supports research and training at colleges and universities

• Greater opportunities for our students

• Better, faster, more effective healthcare

 

The Smart Communities Team aided by the Government Advisory Team drafted a formal Resolution supporting broadband expansion that has been adopted by:

                • City of Auburndale

                • City of Bartow

                • City of Davenport

                • City of Fort Meade

                • City of Haines City

                • City of Lake Alfred

                • City of Lake Wales

                • City of Lakeland

                • City of Polk City

                • City of Winter Haven

                • Polk County BoCC

                • Town of Dundee