Digital Inclusion Part 1 of 2: Tips to bring stakeholders together and improve citywide connectivity

In part 1, we talk with Joshua Edmonds to learn about Connect 313 - Detroit's citywide, data-driven digital inclusion strategy. Joshua shares lessons learned and winning strategies for bringing various stakeholders together to improve connectivity and access to devices for Detroiters. 

Directly reporting to the CIO at the City of Detroit, the Director for Digital inclusion is responsible for developing and implementing a citywide, sustainable digital inclusion strategy on behalf of the 100,000+ residents lacking fixed-broadband access. This position is a unique partnership between the University of Michigan and the City of Detroit with support from the Knight Foundation.

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Featured government: Detroit, MI

Episode guests: Joshua Edmonds, Detroit's Director for Digital inclusion

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