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A new video created by the Englewood Smart Community team tells the story of their programs and the impact on the neighborhood and its residents. Watch the video.

Tech Classes Offer Opportunity In West Humboldt ParkTech Classes Offer Opportunity In West Humboldt Park

Smart Communities News—With a new netbook computer and the skills to use it, graduates from the Chicago Commons computer trainings are ready for the new year.

Auburn Gresham Celebrates in StyleAuburn Gresham Celebrates in Style

Smart Communities News—For its second annual Red Carpet event, the Auburn Gresham Smart Communities program showed off all that it offers

BRN Online Resource CenterBRN Online Resource Center

Business Resource Networks—The BRN Online Resource Center is a place where local businesses in the five Smart Communities can find information that can help their company grow and become more profitable. The Online Resource… Continue

Smart Communities Wins Planning AwardSmart Communities Wins Planning Award

Smart Communities News—The Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association gives Smart Communities its 2011 Implementation Award

Neighborhoods Celebrate Their New Digital SkillsNeighborhoods Celebrate Their New Digital Skills

Smart Communities News—The Broadband Launch event brought together five Smart Communities to recognize all that’s been accomplished and what comes next

Digital Youth NetworkDigital Youth Network

Our Programs—The Digital Youth Network provides structured mentorship and training in new-media tools to middle-school students in the five Smart Communities. Digital multimedia lives at the intersection of… 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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