Akron City Council narrowly approved the controversial White Pond development over raucous objections by residents concerned about traffic and environmental issues.
Akron officials say a proposed housing and retail development on an area of wetlands is needed to meet the city's housing demands, but residents are concerned it will harm the environment.
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While city council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for White Pond Reserve, a residential and retail development, residents are speaking out with concerns about the environment and potential endangered species.