Spring 2017:

Project Problem/Question/Issue:

How can the city of New Castle (pop. 5300, 2/3 adults) effectively communicate news with its constituents in real-time?

• What real-time communications options are available?
• What have other communities done and what has been their experience?
• What solution(s) would be best for the city of New Castle, given its demographics and administrative capacity?
• How should a preferred solution be implemented to ensure its effective deployment among residents and businesses?

Requested Deliverable:

A written policy analysis report and an oral presentation to the Planning Commission

Client:

• Mike Quaranta, Chairman, New Castle City Planning Commission; Principal, The Podesta Group

Faculty Supervisor:

• David Carter

Final Deliverables:

• Report