Bridging the Digital Divide

Jordan Downs is the first public housing development in Southern California to be equipped with free wireless internet service.

The Mayor, HACLA, AT&T, Non-profit group One Economy, and Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s Office formed a partnership to bridge the digital divide by providing the tools of the future to the youth and their families at Jordan Downs.

Thanks to the work of the partners, Jordan Downs residents now have access to free wi-fi allowing residents to have internet access in the comfort of their home. One Economy is in the process of training and hiring IT helpers directly from Jordan Downs to provide onsite assistance.

Councilwoman Hahn introduced a city council motion that allowed the city to donate 150 computer screens/ monitors to Jordan Downs residents. Opportunities Industrialized Centers of Los Angeles (OIC) donated 150 computer components: hard drives, mouse, keyboards, and the Microsoft Windows operating system. The computers will be distributed to residents who complete a computer literacy training course.

Computers and having access to the internet are critical in enhancing education and job development. Over the course of the year, it is expected that over 1,300 children and youth and their families will benefit from this initiative at Jordan Downs.

The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles has launched a new Jordan Downs redevelopment website. The website will be the source of the most updated information on the Jordan Downs Master Planning and Annexation Processes. Through this website, as well as through Facebook, the community can obtain vital information and provide feedback about their needs and concerns.

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