Recognizing that if people can't connect, they can't participate in the information revolution, CPDC created The Gateway program to provide residents of housing developments throughout the Washington, DC, metropolitan area with access to current computer technology, the training to use it, and job-placement assistance. More about the Gateway mission of providing access, training and job-placement assistance. The first and largest Gateway program, The Gateway@ Edgewood Terrace is part of the 40,000 square foot community center called the Edgewood Connection. This center is designed to deliver a wide variety of training options to residents of Edgewood Terrace right where they live. Follow the development of EdgeNet, an intranet-style network for the residents and service providers at Edgewood Terrace and other properties. Training is the cornerstone of The Gateway program, because technology can't be a part of the solution if people don't understand how to use it. With several programs underway, CPDC's Gateway is showing signs of success--both in training residents and in building partnerships with community organizations. CPDC's Gateway program serves as a model for other housing developments and human service organizations looking to establish community centers, computer training and employment services.