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The Power of the Commons

In 2016, a diverse network of city governments, nonprofits, community groups and national foundations committed to an ambitious…
Civic Commons Learning Journey: Akron

Co-hosted by Dan Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer at Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and convener of…
Investing with Intention: Socioeconomic Mixing

The civic infrastructure of communities—the parks, trails, Main Streets, town squares, libraries and recreation centers in every community,…
‘Revival of the people and the souls’ on the shores of Summit Lake

“I think this has turned into a place where you can actually come and get peace,” says SeKoria…
Summit Lake neighborhood welcomes Akron Marathon, relay runners

“This is huge. I think it’s long overdue. I’m really grateful they finally pulled South Akron into the…
Patrons brave Akron’s orange barrels for summer’s special events

“Despite the construction, Lock 3, the city’s biggest outdoor concert venue, is on track to post a banner…
In Commons with Summit Lake

“Rice tells the story of how the one bench at Summit Lake faced away from the water. Here…
In Akron’s downtown real estate, it’s about class

“Vacancy rates continue to fall for office space in downtown Akron’s major buildings.” As Akron invests in a…
Reimagining Summit Lake

Residents in Akron’s Summit Lake neighborhood are feeling a new sense of pride and connection to one another…
Akron’s downtown Bowery restoration taking shape with new apartments, retail space

Value creation in the commons: Akron’s biggest mixed-use downtown development project sits directly adjacent to key public spaces…