Possible ICT projects for
housing areas
This is a long list of the types of projects
that might be considered by housing associations or
- in some instances - partnerships in neighbourhoods.
It reflects what is happening in the UK, and elsewhere,
in different locations. Some of these project ideas
are featured in the online game that we developed for
workshops. More here about the game.
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Many of the projects further down the list would rely
on development of appropriate infrastructure and access.
Similarly, there is little point in installing the technology
unless it is clear for what purpose it will be used.
Different projects require different types of technology.
Technology infrastructure
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Broadband connections by cable or wireless
to homes, centres and offices.
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Local Internet or Applications Service provider.
Agencies use their collective purchasing power to
create and resell connectivity and online service.
Infrastructure access and equipment
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Laptop lending to residents.
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Home access by providing connectivity
with computers or set-top boxes for digital TVs.
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Public and community access. Public access
points within easy walking distance of all homes,
and community access with supervision and support.
Awareness and involvement
Technical training and support
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Training and support for staff who will
develop and/or run online services.
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Non-profit support. Funding, services
and support for community groups and non-profit
organisations.
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Support for disabilities. Special software
and adapted hardware.
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Volunteer mentors to work with young people,
community groups and others.
Community infrastructure and learning
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Digital champions. A network of people prepared
to champion the use of ICTs.
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Local centres. Access, training and support in
community centres, libraries and other locations.
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E-learning programmes. Schools, colleges and universities
create access and training for students.
Content development
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Community content. Local centres work
with residents to help them develop content which
reflects their interests. It could be published
on the local portal.
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Multi-media. Video, audio and other digital
content that may be broadcast on a local network.
50 Making the Net work for residents and their landlords
Online community building
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Participation online. Discussion lists/forums
for different interests in the community.
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E-democracy. Projects to enable residents
to engage online with elected representatives and
others in positions of influence.
Service delivery projects
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Housing services online. Repairs, exchanges
and other services provided by the landlord are
available online.
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Other public services. Agencies provide
information and opportunities for transactions online.
Community-wide strategies
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Local portal. A website of local information
with links to all key local projects which acts
as a portal to forums and other applications.
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Community intranet. Homes with computers
or digital TV are able to use an internal system
for newsletters, discussions, online services, and
personal Home Pages.
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