Learning from Brussels: Rethinking Airport Security
Greta Byrum explores how we can help airport staff keep passengers and patrons safe in an emergency
Civic Engagement
Democracy Reinvented
For participatory budgeting to work, a healthy American democracy is a must, according to a new book by Hollie Russon-Gilman.
Democracy and Its (Very Many) Critics
Hollie Russon-Gilman argues that the narrative of our broken democracy doesn’t tell the story of the citizens who are trying to fix it.
Every Community is Resilient
Learning from how communities share information every day to plan for community-based emergency communications.
OTI and EveryoneOn Release Adoption Metrics Rubric and Instruments
OTI has examined the factors that influence participants’ choices to engage (or not engage) with Internet service offers.
New America’s Resilient Mesh Wireless Project Wins RISE : NYC Competition
New America will identify and deploy creative new technologies to promote recovery from Superstorm Sandy and future storms.
Building Cohesive Neighborhoods by Sharing Broadband
A guide to cooperative broadband infrastructure sharing for catalytic, equitable, place-based development
OTI partners with CityBridge on LinkNYC project replacing NYC payphones with free wi-fi hubs
OTI is pleased to announce its participation in LinkNYC, a plan to replace aging payphones in New York City with wi-fi hubs or “Links.”