Kudos to Shehryar Khan, MCIP, RPP for an excellent article! 👏
I just finished reading it and was impressed by how thoroughly you covered the unique challenges involved in expanding wireless services—especially when it comes to siting concealed multi-use cell towers in urban areas.
Having spent over 25 years in Canadian telecom, mainly focusing on transmission planning and engineering to interconnect cell sites for Telus Mobility, I never had to dive into the complexities of real estate transactions for towers. But after working with you on multiservice projects involving 5G with public EV charging systems, I’ve gained a whole new appreciation for the challenges you outlined!
What struck me most is how vital it is to raise awareness on this issue. Everyone wants faster, more reliable cellular service, but when it comes to building the infrastructure, the NIMBY reflex kicks in. Your article not only highlights these hurdles but also brings much-needed education and practical insights to the conversation. And that rendering of the multi-service installation on the cover? Definitely one of the best I’ve seen.
Well done, Shehryar! Your work is helping pave the way for smoother implementations of critical infrastructure.
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Check out our article, "Telecommunications Infrastructure: An Understanding and Way Forward in Planning", published in the latest edition of OPPI Y magazine. https://lnkd.in/guziJAhx
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6dExciting times Dan 👏