Cedar Broad, a 204-unit apartment community in Richmond’s vibrant Shockoe Bottom neighborhood, found itself at a digital crossroads. The community had plans to deploy a new wave of smart technologies, new security cameras, smart locks, thermostats, and energy-saving systems, but lacked needed infrastructure to support it. The property operations network simply wasn’t built for the demands of modern-day proptech.

That’s when the ownership team turned to Internet Subway.

Building the Backbone

Internet Subway designed and installed a fiber-to-the-unit network in conjunction with a dedicated property operations network, engineered to support current and future technology needs. With fiber laid to key network closets, split, and run to each unit and utility location, the foundation was finally in place.

No more workarounds. Just a reliable, always-on infrastructure delivering connectivity exactly where it’s needed.

Enabling the Smart Future

With the new operations network in place, Cedar Broad has greenlit a full stack of smart upgrades:

• IP Cameras for enhanced perimeter and common area security
• Smart Locks enabling app-based access control and automated turnover
• Smart Thermostats that reduce energy waste and optimize resident comfort
• Leak Sensors and Building Automation tools to reduce OPEX and avoid costly repairs

These upgrades would have been impossible, or unreliable, on the previous network.

Operational Control, Delivered

Internet Subway’s managed solution means the Cedar Broad team no longer has to call in IT help for basic connectivity issues. The operations network is monitored, supported, and secured by the same team that built it. With uptime SLAs and real-time monitoring, the property staff can focus on what they do best, leasing units/ heads in beds, solving problems, and maintaining the property —while the infrastructure just works.

Future-Ready and Fully Connected

Thanks to Internet Subway’s next gen bulk internet deployment, Cedar Broad now has:

• Fiber to the unit infrastructure with multigigabit capable Wi-Fi
• A purpose-built property operations network supporting current and future proptech
• Peace of mind from 24/7 network management
• An NOI generating (and maintaining) machine via margin on bulk pricing – billed resident expense.
• Additional revenue from shared speed upgrade revenue

Ready to future-proof your asset?

Let’s build a network your technology, and your team, can depend on. Contact us for a consultation!