ITSRG will collaborate with the launch of the Urban Apps and Maps Studio - a new project funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grant aims to build a sustainable ecosystem for urban development through launching an Urban Apps & Maps Studio. The Studio will be a hub for creating software applications, maps, and data sets to solve economic problems in Philadelphia and other cities in the Northeastern U.S.  It will connect one of the largest groups of information technology users – high school and college students – with urban entrepreneurs; community, civic and government organizations; and faculty to develop and commercialize the Apps & Maps designed by the Studio.  The ultimate goal of the program is to stimulate economic development, job creation, and business ventures in under served areas of Philadelphia and beyond.  ITSRG's director, Michele Masucci is the project Co-P.I.

More information about the project is found here:


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