October 17, 2022

The MetroLab Network is a coalition of mayors, academic leaders, and nonprofit partners who believe that data- and technology-oriented research and innovation will lead to more effective, targeted, adaptive, and creative government and community services. They host an annual conference that centers research and policy solutions in addition to monthly roundtables that tap into the […]

Approximately 32% of Arizona residents do not have affordable and reliable broadband connections in their homes. The need for lasting digital divide remedies has mobilized various community-based collaborations among public and private stakeholders statewide.  In a February 2022 letter to Arizona Governor Ducey, Next Century Cities praised partnerships like the Internet initiative between Isaac Elementary

The City of Detroit has been a leader in digital equity and inclusion long before universal broadband goals became a national priority. During the COVID-19 pandemic, City officials emerged as the central coveners and visionaries for Connect 313, a consortium of public, private, and philanthropic partners working together to advance a city-wide digital inclusion strategy.