High-Speed WiFi Coming to Downtown Selma
On Friday, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), through a program partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), announced a $75,000 investment to help build a high-speed Wi-Fi network in downtown Selma.
Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) releases the following statement:
“Universal high-speed internet is not only possible, but it is necessary to the survival of rural America,” said Rep. Sewell. “The Delta Regional Authority’s investment in my hometown of Selma is going to give families, students, job seekers, and constituents access to 21st century opportunities. Access to the internet has the ability to transform our schools, our hospitals, and our local businesses by connecting rural Americans with resources and professionals from across the country. Thank you to the Delta Regional Authority, the U.S. Economic Development Administration and leaders in Selma for working together to make this investment happen.”
The Selma Innovation District Initiative is a collaborative effort to build community capacity and improve the quality of life for area residents. The multi-phase project will ultimately involve the Selma Redevelopment Authority, the City of Selma, the National Park Service, the Alabama Career Center, local universities, local business owners and residents in a transformative placemaking campaign centered in historic downtown Selma.
The Wi-Fi network that will cover a 10-block area that includes most of central downtown Selma and will utilize the city’s existing fiber loop and a private internet service provider to ensure a reliable wireless network. Phases II and III will leverage the wireless network to create an innovation district in downtown Selma, promote tourism, enhance public safety and make delivery of municipal services more efficient.
