C H A L L E N
G E Addressing the issue of digital equity in Gary
was determined a priority by the administration as Covid-19 put
the City's existing digital infrastructure under the microscope,
in particular the access of students to quality internet
service. Data from the National Telecommunications and
Information Administration (NTIA) shows that across Gary's 12
census tracts, the percentage of residential users not
subscribed to a broadband service range from 26.2% to 50.5%. The
lack of broadband availability and adoption is especially
noticeable in minority and high-poverty communities in Gary.
P R O J E C T B A C K G R O U N D In an effort to tackle these digital
equity issues and to equip the City of Gary with future-proof
broadband infrastructure, this opportunity was driven by a
strategy to deploy modern, affordable, and scalable digital
infrastructure throughout the City to serve government,
residential, business, and community anchor institutions
(Schools, Libraries, Non-Profit/Public Healthcare providers)
needs.
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