Parker Village Foundation Partners with 123Net to Bring High-Speed Fiber Internet to Highland Park Smart Neighborhood Highland Park, Michigan — Parker Village Foundation announced today a new partnership with 123Net, a leading Michigan-based fiber internet provider, to deliver high-speed fiber connectivity to the Parker Village Smart Neighborhood development in Highland Park.

The agreement will bring reliable, high-capacity internet service to the growing neighborhood, supporting both residential and small business needs while laying the foundation for advanced “smart community” infrastructure. High-speed connectivity is a critical component of the Parker Village vision, which centers on building an innovative neighborhood that integrates energy-efficient housing, smart-home technology, renewable energy systems, and modern communications infrastructure. “Access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet is essential for modern communities, said a Parker Village representative. “Our partnership with 123Net ensures that future residents of Parker Village will benefit from the same advanced digital infrastructure found in leading smart communities across the country.” The fiber network will support a wide range of services including remote work, online education, smart-home automation, telehealth access, and small business development. Parker Village has spent the past several years preparing for this phase of development by establishing its urban farm, maintaining neighborhood properties, strengthening infrastructure, and building partnerships across the Highland Park community.

Working with coalition partners through the Highland Park Community Crisis Coalition (HPC3), Parker Village has also supported local residents through food distribution, water assistance, and essential supply programs. The new fiber infrastructure will also support future Parker Village developments, including energy-efficient smart homes planned for construction beginning in late 2026. These homes will incorporate technologies such as smart lighting systems, integrated security features, high-efficiency heat pumps, and Wi-Fi-enabled home automation systems designed to reduce energy costs while improving comfort and safety. Parker Village leaders believe that expanding digital infrastructure is an important step toward revitalizing neighborhoods
and ensuring residents have access to the tools needed to participate in today’s digital economy.

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