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Broadband Access in
the Canal Neighborhood
Goal 1: High-quality broadband is
available to everyone in Marin.
Goal 2: Everyone in Marin can take
advantage of all online
opportunities.
Goal 3: Marin has a high rate of
digital adoption that benefits
everyone.
Goal 4: Marin has a community
driven organization with a mission
to deliver broadband for all.
GODIGITALMARIN.ORG
The Digital Marin Strategic Plan is a
roadmap to move all of Marin from
where we are today to a better digital
future by advancing broadband
deployment and digital adoption.
SB 156 Broadband Programs
Provides $6 billion to accelerate the state’s
commitment to bridging the digital divide by increasing
equitable, affordable access to high-speed internet
service across California.
Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA)
The Local Agency Technical Assistance grants support tribes
and local agencies in their efforts to expand broadband service
to unserved and underserved Californians.
The program has a $50 million budget for grants that fund
planning work to facilitate high-speed broadband infrastructure
projects.
Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA)
In November 2022, the City of San Rafael was awarded
$258,620 to fund a feasibility study for developing broadband
infrastructure in the Canal neighborhood.
Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA)
Canal Qualified Opportunity Zone
Factors Impacting Broadband Access and Service
•Affordability
•Population Density vs. Service to Address
Project Area: Canal Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) *
$49,333
Canal QOZ
median household income
43.2%
Canal residents without a
computer**
33.4%
Canal households without
broadband internet
subscription**
Marin County*
$121,671
Marin County
median household income
3.9%
Households without a
computer**
6.9%
Households without a
broadband internet
subscription**
Summary Demographics
Source: Census Tracts 112.03 and 1122.04 -2020 Digital Equity California –US Census, BroadbandNow
Broadband Affordability
Density vs. Service Availability
•Data Collection and Market Analysis
•Surveys of area residents and property owners
•Area map to show potential funding sources based on data
and program qualifications
•Proforma financials for viable network solutions
•High-level design with an accompanying Bill of Materials
(BOM) for a fiber-to-the-address solution to be used for cost
and feasibility analysis.
LATA Reimbursable Work Products for Canal QOZ
What’s next
Questions?
