City opening seven 'Motor City Tech Bars' to offer residents free computer support and repair in their neighborhood

• 7 total tech bars are being installed, 1 in each Council district
• First 2 locations already open and helping residents
• All locations expected to be open by June 2025
• Services available only to residents of Detroit

Today, the Detroit Department of Innovation and Technology announced the roll out of eight planned Motor City Tech Bars inside the city, with the first two already open and helping residents experiencing problems with their digital devices.

Set to roll out in three phases over the next year, Detroit residents will be able to bring in broken laptops, phones, or other smart devices to be fixed, free of charge. Appointments will be available, although not required, alongside e-waste recyclable containers at each of the locations.

The tech bars will include at least one in every city council district so one is accessible to all Detroiters. The 8 tech bars will be located inside existing Tech Hubs the city has established to provide greater digital access to residents of Detroit. Two of the tech bar locations at the Redford Branch and Douglas Branch of the Detroit Public Library, are already open.

"Human-I-T is honored to collaborate with the City of Detroit and Detroit Public Libraries to empower Detroiters with equitable access to digital literacy skills training services and free tech support through the Motor City Tech Bar." said Director of the Department of Innovation & Technology, Art Thompson. "Together our efforts will continue to get our local community away from the wrong side of the digital divide."

In addition to the free device diagnostics and repair, Tech Bars will also offer one on one personalized help, and digital literacy courses.

"Human-I-T is honored to collaborate with the City of Detroit and Detroit Public Libraries to empower Detroiters with equitable access to digital literacy skills training services and free tech support through the Motor City Tech Bar. Together our efforts will continue to get our local community away from the wrong side of the digital divide." Human-I-T said.

"The Detroit Public Library (DPL) has been at the forefront of bridging the digital divide for customers for generations." Christopher Korenowsky, Chief Operations and Customer Experiences Officer of the Detroit Library said. "Public libraries began offering access to technology in a concentrated way in the early 1990's, and DPL has led the charge since that time. DPL is proud to continue to ensure technology access is open to all and free of charge while working with our partners on this digital equity initiative."

City of Detroit Resident, Eugene Harris, being serviced at Motor City Tech Bar at Douglas Library.

Location sites by phases:

Phase 1

• NOW OPEN: Redford Branch Library [DISTRICT 1]
  Address: 21200 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219
• NOW OPEN: Douglass Branch Library [DISTRICT 6]
  Address: 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208

Phase 2

• Stoudamire Wellness Hub [DISTRICT 4]
  Address: 4401 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48215
• MACC Development [DISTRICT 5]
  Address: 7900 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
• International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit [DISTRICT 5]
  Address: 111 E. Kirby St Detroit, MI 48202

Phase 3

• Adams Butzel Recreation Center Complex [DISTRICT 2]
  Address: 10500 Lyndon St, Detroit, MI 48238
• Comcast Lift Zone at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan - Dick & Sandy Dauch Club [DISTRICT 7]
  Address: 16500 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228

You can reach the Tech Bars by calling or using this link:

Online Request Form: human-i-t.org/tech-support-overview
Phone Number: 888-391-7249

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