Critical Value

Technology has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, but technological innovations don’t always benefit everyone equally. And COVID-19 has revealed that this digital divide is even greater than we thought. Host Justin Milner speaks with Urban Institute researcher Alena Stern, chief information officer of Atlanta Gary Brantely, and Miguel Gamiño Jr., executive vice president for Global Cities at Mastercard, about why cities should care about tech equity and how they can achieve it. Related links:  The Equity Imperative   How Cities Are Leveraging Technology to Meet Residents’ Needs during a Pandemic  How Governments, Nonprofits, and the Private Sector Can Help Technology Work for Everyone  To Make “Smart Cities” More Inclusive, Leaders Need Better Tools and Data Expanding Online Use of SNAP Benefits Can Help People Stay Safe during the COVID-19 Pandemic Four Questions Cities Are Asking about Equitable Technology  Technology and Equity in Cities  Projects in Chicago and St. Lo