The document discusses the proposal for a new top-level domain (TLD), .nyc, dedicated to New York City. It argues that a .nyc TLD could help organize and make accessible the city's digital resources by providing intuitive domain names related to New York City organizations, events, and topics. It could also help reconnect New Yorkers and strengthen civic communication by providing a dedicated online space for the city's population. The process for obtaining a new TLD is complex, requiring approval from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). The organizers of the .nyc TLD proposal aim to launch the new domain in a way that benefits community groups and civic participation.

15. Background NYC is tiny 1/10 th of 1% of the world’s population **** 400 square miles *** 59 Community Boards democracy’s ladder

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31. The Commissioners Plan of 1811

32. The Commissioners Plan of 1811 Why can you see the sun? Hint:

33. The Commissioners Plan of 1811 Created the Manhattan Street Grid

44. Why city-TLDs?

45. Proximity ~ Networking Ideas Opinions Feelings Passions Products Services

47. Proximity ~ Networking

48. Proximity ~ Networking … people of all shades, shapes, and sizes interacting in different ways... ( Note: The “map” is actually artist Jackson Pollack’s Image #7 )

49. Proximity ~ Networking

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59. Model A to Moses

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91. Presents our role: combining the traditional grid and the web. Our Logo

94. Our Wiki’s Front Page www.connectingnyc.org Continued at…