Measuring an Era -- The Smart Communities pilot has reached its quantitative goals, but its impact goes even further
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Smart Communities News—New report shows Internet use up by 15 percent in LISC Chicago's Smart Communities.
Carl Vogel, February 18, 2013, make a comment
Smart Communities News—By linking help with technology to employment assistance, the Englewood FamilyNet Center doubles up what it offers local residents
Our Programs—Each of the five Smart Communities has its own community portal, with information posted by local residents, businesses, nonprofits and other institutions.
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Carl Vogel, November 8, 2012, make a comment
Smart Communities News—Thanks to a well-designed series of workshops, dozens of small businesses in Pilsen are better prepared to succeed.
Carl Vogel, August 8, 2012, make a comment
Smart Communities News—With support from Comcast, a tech training in Englewood helps local residents get ready for school and career.
Our Programs—Each FamilyNet Center is a convenient neighborhood resource designed to help local residents make computers part of their lives. To use the Internet to find a job, write to the local alderman, read… Continue
The Smart Communities program works to increase digital access and use by families, businesses and other institutions in five moderate- and low-income Chicago neighborhoods: Auburn Gresham, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, Humboldt Park and Pilsen. Created with input from residents and led by local organizations, the program is building a culture of digital excellence that supports neighborhood goals—from education to economic development, from safety to youth programs. Learn more.
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