Scores of empty Akron lots could become buildable with new rules proposed to City Council
Representatives of community development organizations, the local real estate agents’ association and Unify Akron — a group tasked with offering suggestions for the future of housing in the city — all agree: Members of Akron City Council should stop limiting new home construction by the size of the property a house would be built on.
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
Akron’s University Park neighborhood is hard to define
If it’s not downtown and it’s not Middlebury, where exactly is it?
‘Friendly’ Summit Lake sees rebound with new residents, recreation investments
Neighborhood is home to 3,000 residents and Akron’s largest body of water.
South Akron neighborhood combines ‘good vibe, good heart, good people’
Community south of Downtown Akron is home to small businesses and about 8,700 residents.
