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Promoting regional sustainability through economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and healthy communities in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin. INTRODUCTION. Introduction. The Tahoe Prosperity Center: Who, What & Why The Focus of our Efforts Next Steps for the Center. HISTORY.

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  1. Promoting regional sustainability through economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and healthy communities in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin

  2. INTRODUCTION Introduction • The Tahoe Prosperity Center: Who, What & Why • The Focus of our Efforts • Next Steps for the Center

  3. HISTORY The Tahoe Prosperity Center: Who, What & Why? • The TPC is the only entity within the Basin with such broad stakeholder representation focused on economic prosperity and environmental sustainability. • The TPC, a 501(c)3 was formed as a signature recommendation of the Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan (LTBPP) which identified a need for “regional collaboration and dialogue.” • The TPC operates as a regional collaborative with an inclusive governance structure. • An all volunteer board, comprised of key leaders from the Basin's six jurisdictions, two Chambers of Commerce, the Tahoe Transportation District (TTD), the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), as well as from business, science, health, education and non-profit organizations has led the organization since its inception in 2010.

  4. WHY US Why the Tahoe Prosperity Center? • Brings regional representation, voice and ultimately solutions, to what are regional problems. • Seeks solutions where there is no other champion or entity that has the capacity to facilitate necessary change. 

  5. WHY US Why the Tahoe Prosperity Center? • Our community is not thriving and the quality of life for many is untenable. • Double digit % unemployment • 62% of local school lunches are subsidized • 15% population loss in recent years • We are living in a “1970’s” community with a few nice upgrades here and there but we need a comprehensive fix that will ensure economic vitality for the region, its residents and businesses. • Implementing the Lake Tahoe Basin Prosperity Plan will get us there.

  6. ! FUNDING Where doesthe Tahoe Prosperity Center get its funding? • Jurisdictional Partners • Grants • Private donations • Corporate donations • 100% Board Financial Support

  7. CURRENT EFFORTS Current Efforts • Connected Tahoe • Tahoe Basin Project (CPUC grant) • Cell Tower Project • Socio-economic Indicators • Updating key indicators by summer 2015 • Land Use Commodities • Facilitating a More Predictable, Fluid Market • Completed the development of the Regional Land Development Commodities Action Plan – now being implemented

  8. CONNECTED TAHOE ConnectedTahoe Projects Underway • Cell Service Expansion • The Tahoe Basin Project: High Speed Internet Expansion

  9. CELL SERVICE Cell Service Expansion • A collaborative effort between Cell Network Providers, Public Land Owners, TRPA and the TPC to do a feasibility analysis of their five year expansion plans TPC’s role is as a neutral convener and facilitator of the process

  10. CELLULAR GOALS Goals for Cellular Service • Maximize cellular coverage and capacity for Tahoe Basin residents, businesses and visitors • Minimize the cell tower/communication site footprint • Make the permitting process more predictable and efficient • Explore opportunities for expanding public safety communication systems and environmental & seismic monitoring capabilities basin-wide

  11. CPUC GRANT The Tahoe Basin Project • A project funded by a grant from the California Public Utility Commission to expand high-speed internet service in currently underserved areas within the Tahoe Basin (both CA & NV). TPC’s role is as project manager

  12. SUCCESS GOALS Steps to Success • Map current broadband infrastructure within the Tahoe Basin, Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley • Conduct a community-wide broadband survey and speed test to overlay with above data • Determine the underserved areas within the project area (< 6mbps download & < 1.5 mbps upload) • Recruit and assist ISPs in applying for infrastructure grants to expand service in the underserved communities

  13. OUR FIVE PILLARS Where does the Tahoe Prosperity Center focus its efforts? • Economic Revitalization • Leadership • Infrastructure Development • Capital Generation • Planning and Policy

  14. CONTACT US For More Information • Tahoeprosperity.org • Heidi Hill Drum, Executive Director (775) 298-0265 heidi@tahoeprosperity.org • Connected Tahoe: Bev Ducey, ProgramManager(775) 298-0267 bev@tahoeprosperity.org

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