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Internet for All

Internet for All

FromPlacemakers


Internet for All

FromPlacemakers

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Chattanooga, Tennessee, has a lightning-fast, publicly-run broadband network that hasattracted a lot of tech talent to the city. But as the city builds an economy around technology,one thing is becoming apparent: There’s a gaping divide between those who are tech-savvy,and those who aren’t. In some neighborhoods, as few as one in five households has an internetconnection. Can Chattanooga bridge its digital divide?
Released:
Sep 5, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (22)

All communities face certain challenges. But some people see challenges as opportunities. On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live. You’ll never look at your community the same way again.