Akron could allow homes on smaller vacant lots. What residents should know
Akron is taking a number of steps to try to increase housing availability in the city. Those include efforts to change zoning rules and the creation of free plans developers can use to build houses in the city. They also include a proposal, which City Council is considering, to change the rules about how large a piece of property must be to have a house on it.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
Cascade Valley community identity shaped by its history and potential
Central Akron area connects to downtown, seven other neighborhoods and was home to a prominent jazz scene in the early 1900s.
Chapel Hill transitions from mall destination to home for Akron’s immigrant community
Residents who hail from Jordan, Iraq and Nepal talk about what the neighborhood is like today.
Downtown Akron makes room for residents alongside businesses, government, nonprofits
With nearly 3,000 residents, the city center serves as a growing and functioning neighborhood.
