Bridging the Digital Divide
Bridging the Digital Divide

Author: Lisa J. Servon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 0470775289

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Bridging the Digital Divide investigates problems of unequal access to information technology. The author redefines this problem, examines its severity, and lays out what the future implications might be if the digital divide continues to exist. Examines unequal access to information technology in the United States. Analyses the success or failure of policies designed to address the digital divide. Draws on extensive fieldwork in several US cities. Makes recommendations for future public policy. Series editor: Manuel Castells.

Building Communities and New Markets for the New Century
Building Communities and New Markets for the New Century

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Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000-11

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 0756701953

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This consolidated report outlines what HUD delivered to America's communities in 1998. It also updates through 1999 HUD's activities in a number of priority areas and previews the coming year with highlights of HUD's 2000 budget. Shows that the resources HUD invested in communities and the steps HUD took to reinvent itself in 1998 have yielded significant results. Sections: HUD's performance, customer service, and a commitment to our mission; creating jobs and livable communities; affordable housing; expanding prosperity and economic opportunity; homeownership; fair housing; and headquarters and regional offices.