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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…
New sand volleyball courts spike interest in downtown Akron

Akron’s newest public space – sand volleyball courts – just off the Towpath Trail are a hit. And…
Akron’s Summit Lake Continues Its Rebound, One Year After Being Declared Safe for Recreation

WKSU covers kayaks, canoes, farmers markets, loop trail and the Pump House redesign. The rebound continues and the…
Akron’s Main Street Reconstruction Project: the Promise and the Pain of Progress

“When the community sees the design of the new Main Street it’s going to be a place you’ll…
$100,000 projects awarded for neighborhood parks near downtown

A new focus on parks as strategic investments in fostering connections and wellbeing in neighborhoods. City of Akron’s…
Akron announces return of ‘Midnight Basketball’ program in push to curb violence

“It’s about engaging our next generation by meeting them where they are.” Mayor Dan Horrigan on City of Akron…
Why Public Spaces Are Critical Social Infrastructure

“In an era when people are more isolated than ever and distrust in government runs high, it’s imperative…