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b'It\\u2019s good to take a step back, gauge the ways broadband has advanced as a community asset, and get a sense how these networks are moving cities forward. As Gigabit Nation celebrates its 4th anniversary, this is a good opportunity to hear from some people working in the trenches and take stock of where we are headed.\\n\\nA panel of doers from across they nation, including the mayor of Chattanooga, weigh in on several important issues. Broadband is improving and enhancing local governments of all sizes. Communities have discovered the art of marketing as broadband defines 21th century cities. Medical and healthcare delivery it is becoming the \\u201csleeper\\u201d killer app. A different type of planning needs to take over as communities grapple with broadband adoption challenges.\\n\\nOur guests today are:\\n\\nAndy Berke \\u2013 Mayor, Chattanooga, TN\\n\\nAaron Deacon \\u2013 Managing Director, KC Digital Drive\\n\\nMark Erickson \\u2013 City Winthrop, MN EDA Director\\n\\nAnne Schwieger \\u2013 City planner and member City of Cambridge (MA) Broadband Task Force'