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News » Appleton could have temporary 'Google Avenue'
Mar. 12, 2010
A street in the heart of Appleton might get a temporary name, in hopes of luring Google.
The company is searching for a community to use as a test subject for its ultra high-speed Internet service, and Appleton community development director Karen Harkness says they have an idea to try to get Google's attention. The proposal to temporarily rename College Avenue "Google Avenue" for the rest of the month will go before city council members next Wednesday.
A number of cities around the country are competing for the service that's 1,000 times faster than a regular high-speed connection. Harkness says that's why they're looking for ways to stand out, and they're encouraging anyone to come forward with their ideas.
In Wisconsin, Milwaukee and Madison are already vying for the service. The mayor of Duluth recently jumped into Lake Superior, and Topeka, Kansas leaders temporarily renamed their city "Google, Kansas" to try to attract attention. |
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