Members of the Save White Pond Campaign are shown speaking in opposition of a development project. Photo courtesy of Save White Pond Campaign DOWNTOWN AKRON Following weeks of debate and discussion, Akron City Council Dec. 12 narrowly approved the sale of 68 acres of city-owned land and a development agreement by a 7-6 vote
From Crain's Akron Business: After already approving a change in use for the site, Akron City Council is set to decide at its next meeting whether to approve the development agreement and sale of the 65-acre site.
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.