Enable the makers
In public education, require that students be taught how to use electronic tools to create instead of just consume.
In public education, require that students be taught how to use electronic tools to create instead of just consume.
Require that every new construction in the city use electronic energy monitors that report data back to the city.
Require that every new construction in the city receive at least 20% of their energy from alternate energy sources like solar, wind, or other non-fossil fuel based renewable form.
Require that every new construction in the city be provided wiring from at least 2 broadband providers, with a minimum 100Mb link to each unit in the building.
Wherever telcos turn off copper wiring infrastructures, require that they turn those infrastructures over to the city.
Put the infrastructure to bid for providing low cost data services in disadvantaged areas.
That the city, to promote efficient access to broadband capability for all citizens and businesses, research the feasibility of and promote "local loop unbundling" as now implemented in many EU locals in a manner similar to what has been successful in the Netherlands.
http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240044760/EU-states-ordered-to-unbundle-local-loop
Work to ensure the access and understanding of health insurance programs for entrepreneurs and startups. Help reduce one of the last barriers to people starting their own companies -- the fear or not being able to find affordable coverage for themselves and their employees. PM me if you want to see this become more of a reality.
Can NYC offer municipal broadband like Chattanooga, Tennessee? http://chattanoogagig.com/ Would this help grow the NYC economy and create more innovation?
Include civic technology (municipal data science and computer science) courses in technology focused curriculums within New York Public Schools.
Continue incubator growth (fashion, manufacturing, green tech, transportation) & foster more non-traditional startup spaces (Media Center in bk, Fashion 2.0).