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.
While city officials are excited about a potential new housing development on the west side, residents are concerned the project will harm the environment. The area contains wetlands and wildlife.
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.
From Crain's Akron Business: In the past few years, the city has come up with some creative ways to make land available to development via land acquisition, zoning changes and expanding at least one economic development district.
From Crain's Akron Business: A lease has yet to be signed, but those running the restaurant and the downtown development both say they're on track to have the restaurant open in a new space on Main Street in Akron next April.