Detroit u2015 Free public WiFi is being installed at five Detroit parks starting this week as part of a citywide pilot to bridge the digital divide.
The Detroit Parks Coalition, along with the city and Connect 313, announced the project Thursday to increase internet service in public spaces.
The pilot will install WiFi at Bradby, Chandler, Clark, McDuffy and Palmer parks and is expected to be completed by the fall. The project is funded through $265,000 in grants from the Detroit Pistons, Rocket Community Fund and Knight Foundation. Funding includes infrastructure installation and five years of service provided by Cronus Internet.