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
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.