Presenters: Joshua Breitbart, People's Production House (moderator); Dr. Larry Gant, University of Michigan Center for Urban Innovation; Amalia Anderson, Main Street Project; Bryan Mercer, Media Mobilizing Project; Ruth Williams, Zero Divide

Did you know the federal government is spending billions on media education and Internet expansion as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act? The only way we can make sure they do it right is by proposing the solutions we want. In this workshop, we'll work together to formulate our ideas for how to transform the Internet to increase opportunities for work, education, communication and well-being. We will develop organizing strategies to make our ideas a reality. Together, we'll visualize our experiences with and hopes for the Internet, case-study multiple strategies for Recovery Act funding in both rural and urban settings, and break into small groups to incubate new strategies for session participants to use locally. We'll emerge with specific local plans and a more coordinated national strategy. You don't need to be an expert on anything other than your community to take part in this workshop.