digital inclusion meets civic tech

Civic Tech ó Digital Inclusion Denise Linn Program Analyst, Smart Chicago @DKLinn

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What makes a city digitally inclusive?

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Some Answers High or Increasing broadband adoption Faster Networks Nonprofits who care & work together

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Some Better Answers Decreasing gaps in Internet use, adoption & skill Faster networks + investments in digital deserts A city government, nonprofit community, corporate community, and civic tech community that care and work together

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What makes tech civic?

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Some Answers A community of developers that create new apps and websites for city residents Residents testing new apps and websites

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Some Better Answers A community of residents and developers who learn from each other and leverage the power of tech in their city (this sometimes involves co-creating apps and websites) Residents giving feedback on technology in their communities, sometimes testing apps and websites

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Civic Tech & Digital Inclusion are not separate efforts.

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Digital Inclusion work can make the tech more civic.

The CUTGroup Community

The Connect Chicago Community

CUTGroup + Connect Chicago = J

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Civic Tech ó Digital Inclusion We see the CUTGroup as two-way learning experience, not just resident app testing. Civic hackers, involve residents in your projects. Digital Inclusion people, make friends with civic hackers and ask them for favors and training.

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Let’s raise the bar for what makes tech civic.