Knight Cities
Nearly a decade ago, Akron, Ohio, laid the groundwork to become a connected community. In the strategic plan, “Imagine: Akron 2025,” city leaders envisioned a broadband network leveraged to spur economic development and encourage an entrepreneurial culture to revive this former industrial town. In recent years, Akron has initiated several projects to capitalize on its assets and reinvent its economy, bolstered by continual support from the Knight Foundation.
A multilingual community with a vibrant culture, Miami’s diverse population benefits from a range of program services that address a myriad of perspectives and needs. Miami’s wealth of existing community development programs – including the Cultural Passport concept in the Miami-Dade Schools, the City of Miami’s “Elevate Miami” initiative, and a medical records information exchange pilot – stand poised to benefit from a connected community program.