Panel Explores How Technology Can Help San Diego’s Low-Income Neighborhoods

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A street in City Heights
The street corner in City Heights, which has among the highest proportion of residents living below the poverty line. Megan Wood /inewsource

A group of San Diego technology experts will discuss how technology and data can be used to address the challenges caused by poverty in the city.

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The event, part of the city’s IGNITE | SCALE | SAN DIEGO collaboration, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Downtown Works at India and B streets.

A panel discussion will cover the digital divide, education availability, affordable housing and food “deserts,” while considering possible solutions using data and technology.

Panelists are social app-developer Lu Mdanda; Jason Anderson, president and CEO at Cleantech San Diego; and Katherine Crow, Promise Zone director for the City of San Diego. Daniel Obodovski, founder of SCALE San Diego will moderate the discussion.

The event begins with a happy hour and networking. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door.

IGNITE | SCALE | SAN DIEGO is a partnership among SCALE San Diego, US Ignite and the City of San Diego, with sponsorship by Cox Communications.
Panel Explores How Technology Can Help San Diego’s Low-Income Neighborhoods was last modified: May 6th, 2019 by Chris Jennewein

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