Rural places fall behind the rest of Virginia in terms of high-speed internet access, creating a digital divide that has negative impacts on financial wellbeing, education, and health in rural areas. To help bridge this divide, there has been an increased focus on upgrading broadband in affordable housing developments.

Rural LISC recently featured People Incorporated and Southwestern Regional Housing and Community Development Corporation as case studies for providing internet access for residents of affordable housing properties. Click here to read more about the projects and find additional resources.