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Revised development project proposed for Massillon Road June 12, 2025 By Eric Poston GREEN — A new development project is being proposed on Massillon Road just south of Burgess Drive, which could bring additional restaurants and a new plaza or additional housing to the city. Developer and Green Dairy Queen (DQ) owner Karl Warther, is proposing to amend the conceptual site plan of the existing Planned Development District, known as The Boulevard subdivision. The 23.42-acre district is located on the southeast corner of Massillon Road and Burgess Drive. Original plans reviewed by the Green Planning and Zoning Commission in 2011 included a mixed-use development of retail, office, restaurant space and townhomes. That project did not move forward and revised plans in 2014 replaced the townhomes with market-rate apartments and a senior living facility. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WMdELWGFbBvzBZCUA Akron.com - Akron, OHRevised development project proposed for Massillon Road -...

The City has always maintained it. They own it.

APS provides update on Pfeiffer-Miller South building projectJune 12, 2025 By Abby Cymerman DOWNTOWN AKRON —The Akron Public Schools (APS) Board of Education continued to hear from community members June 9 who are concerned about the future of the combined Pfeiffer Elementary and Miller South School for the Visual and Performing Arts school on the site of the former Kenmore High School. On May 19, the district reported that due to increased inflation, higher labor costs and tariffs on construction supplies, the total costs for the project in Kenmore are estimated at $76 million, leaving a $13 million shortfall, and several options were introduced, which left many community members with more questions than answers. https://www.akron.com/articles/aps-provides-update-on-pfeiffer-miller-south-building-project/ Logan Field House project progressing June 12, 2025 By Eric Poston Construction has begun on the new Logan Field House at Logan Field in Coventry. Photo: Eric Poston Shown at left are renderings of what the new Logan Field House will look like once construction is complete. Rendering courtesy of Coventry Township COVENTRY — Construction of the new Logan Field House at Logan Field is underway with an estimated completion date expected in late August or early September. Coventry Township Trustee Edward Diebold said underground utilities have been installed and block work is now beginning. The township utilized American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the project and in December 2024, Coventry Township Trustees approved $1.1 million for the project. Diebold called the field house a “legacy item” for the community, which he felt was a good use of the money. https://www.akron.com/articles/logan-field-house-project-progressing/

120-unit assisted living complex planned in Cuyahoga Falls; construction starts in fallAlan Ashworth, Akron Beacon Journal Mon, June 9, 2025 at 6:05 AM EDT 2 min read A Chicago-based development company plans to begin construction this fall on a 120-unit assisted living complex in Cuyahoga Falls. Vermilion Development, described as a "specialist in community-oriented mixed-use projects and public-private partnerships" on the company website, told City Council members June 2 it hopes to begin construction in October. https://www.yahoo.com/news/120-unit-assisted-living-complex-100510389.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGbmRlBY51C_ywsWUqZ0b296SPMkUAPwrZTfVQmxYSuGLcUcqFLd1SP5ejwWL_aaWyHPu0PVRnmjHiLPOuB-L2KN8MsVpjbfGmlAryueY3gJkQ4-YNCBkdF3CGzuwk6RYUM5cZUQLraxQEzWyp_2NInFB_ZjBDGTcZbv4m80lmCA

New Girl Scouts STEM Center to help youth develop critical skills for in-demand careers (photos)Updated: May. 23, 2025, 8:22 a.m. |Published: May. 23, 2025, 8:10 a.m. PENINSULA, Ohio – The Girl Scouts of North East Ohio will welcome its first field trip to the new Vivian von Gruenigen, MD STEM Center of Excellence at Camp Ledgewood today. The $8 million center, located within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offers hands-on education in science, technology, engineering and math to help area youth develop skills needed for in-demand jobs. The center will serve the area’s 19,000 Girl Scouts as well as being a field trip destination for area elementary schools. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2025/05/new-girl-scouts-stem-center-to-help-youth-develop-critical-skills-for-in-demand-careers-photos.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&lctg=5ecf21bc9770376d17022543

Croghan Park project nearly complete, dedication set for June 2 May 22, 2025 By Staff Writer FAIRLAWN — The $500,000 family-friendly Croghan Park project, at the intersection of North Miller Road and Sand Run Parkway, is almost finished. According to Fairlawn Service Director Ernie Staten, turf and mulch will be added this week, and repairs will be finished at the park’s two basketball courts, three tennis courts and two handball courts. Staten said the new playground replaces 22-year-old equipment and better meets safety requirements. He said the park will offer Wi-Fi and include safety cameras. The city’s tornado siren will remain in the park. In addition to this new spot for play dates, the park features trees, picnic tables, benches, parking lots on North Miller and Sand Run, as well as two portable toilets, one of which is wheelchair-accessible. Initially planned to open by Memorial Day, the city has announced it will now host Croghan Park’s opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 2 at 5 p.m. Akron.com - Akron, OHCroghan Park project nearly complete, dedication set for...

Project was awarded LIHTC today.

University Hospitals’ massive new conference center receives green light from planning commissionUpdated: May. 20, 2025, 6:31 p.m. |Published: May. 20, 2025, 2:37 p.m. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- University Hospitals is moving forward with its plan to build a massive conference center in University Circle. UH received schematic approval on Friday from the Cleveland City Planning Commission for its 40,000-square-foot Iris and Bert Wolstein Center. clevelandUniversity Hospitals’ massive new conference center recei...The 40,000-square-foot facility will feature patient education facilities, a medical simulation center, and public art galleries

I guess I'm not sure how else it could have been all been done with the land allocation and existing elements. The retail is not there to strictly support the sports fields. They are not used nearly enough.

The Rail shutting down NE Ohio locationUpdated: May. 20, 2025, 10:10 a.m. |Published: May. 19, 2025, 3:41 p.m. FAIRLAWN, Ohio – The Rail announced it is closing its Fairlawn location. The burger and craft beer joint, which has converted its restaurants to Rail Craft Kitchen & Bars, now will have one remaining Northeast Ohio restaurant, in Strongsville. Others are in Dublin and Grandview in the Columbus area. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/05/the-rail-shutting-down-ne-ohio-location.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&lctg=5ecf21bc9770376d17022543&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily%202025-05-21&utm_term=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily

Until the full master plan is realized it will feel disjointed. The retail strip is a connector from the hotel and water park to the hall of fame and sports fields. 15 minute walk is an issue? Welcome to Ohio thought mentality.

Incredibly flat.

Breaking: Kimberly-Clark Approves Trumbull Projectby StaffThursday, May 1, 2025 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Kimberly-Clark Corp. confirmed Thursday afternoon that it will move forward with a long-anticipated project at the site of the former BDM Steel in Trumbull County. In a company news release posted to its website, the Dallas-based consumer paper products manufacturer said it will build a faculty of more than 1 million square feet as part of a $2 billion investment in expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities over five years. Business Journal Daily | The You...Breaking: Kimberly-Clark Approves Trumbull ProjectKimberly-Clark Corp. confirmed Thursday afternoon that it will move forward with a long-anticipated project in Trumbull County.

As Pendulum Swings Back, MCCTC Breaks Ground on Health Centerby Michael MoliternoThursday, May 1, 2025 CANFIELD, Ohio – Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel said the state of Ohio is in a moment of opportunity, with the pendulum of economic growth swinging back in its favor. Speaking Tuesday at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Mahoning County Career & Technical Center Health and Wellness Center, Tressel underscored the importance of investing in workforce development and community-based health care. Business Journal Daily | The You...As Pendulum Swings Back, MCCTC Breaks Ground on Health Ce...Mahoning County Career & Technical Center’s $7 million project is being developed in partnership with Mercy Health and Cadence Care Network.

Akron Zoo breaks ground on new animal hospital The Akron Zoo broke ground on its new animal hospital on April 11. Akron Zoo president & CEO, Doug Piekarz, along with U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, State representatives Bill Roemer, Veronica Sims and Derrick Hall and other elected officials took part in the ceremonial groundbreaking on Friday morning. The Tom and Shelley Koutnik Animal Hospital will open in 2026 and is an $11.95 million project. The Akron Zoo provides in-house care for thousands of animals on a daily basis, including regular check-ups, management of diseases and chronic conditions, surgeries and end-of-life care. The 11,949 square-foot building will include a state-of-the-art surgery suite, intensive care unit and specialized spaces for the different species, including birds, hoofstock, primates and large carnivores. https://www.akronzoo.org/news/akron-zoo-breaks-ground-new-animal-hospital?mc_cid=4d67d5e9c6&mc_eid=6e7996b64c

Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, Cleveland: First Look Published: April 7, 2025 Posted by Tracey Walker The 1 million-square-foot care and research facility, expected to open in 2027, brings inpatient and outpatient services together, while maximizing planning and operational efficiencies including prefabricated elements and flexible exam room design. https://healthcaredesignmagazine.com/projects/cleveland-clinic-neurological-institute-cleveland-first-look/158648/

Petitti Garden Centers opens location in Bath April 17, 2025 By Staff Writer BATH — Petitti Garden Centers celebrated the opening of its 10th location April 10. Located at 395 Springside Drive in the Montrose retail district, the 140,000-square-foot home and garden shopping destination has three levels. The new store represents a multi-million-dollar investment in a 6-acre property with a complex office building that previously housed a construction company, law firm and a weight loss center, but sat largely vacant in recent years. https://www.akron.com/articles/petitti-garden-centers-opens-location-in-bath/

Alro Steel expansion to bring 25 jobs to Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Falls City Council also reports that street maintenance costs up 30% due to harsher winter. by Meagan Rodgers and Akron Documenters April 15, 2025 At its March 24 meeting, Cuyahoga Falls City Council approved the company’s request to rezone adjacent property from a designation of rural neighborhood to employment district. The zoning change enables Alro to move forward with expansion plans that will nearly double its existing footprint. The Wyoga Lake Road facility currently measures approximately 153,000 square feet and employs 80 to 90 people, Alro Steel Vice President of Administration John Rumier told the council during its March 17 meeting. https://signalakron.org/alro-steel-expansion-to-bring-25-jobs-to-cuyahoga-falls/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8QrOyoHC6OxjtXqHW_TcQf2PGE-zxM4JzMxc_d0IewVQRUJtFIvA4YG-cnOj9KaWyjYF-9F4CHCYMQ3JaeOk5EZAIF2w&_hsmi=356911752

St. Elizabeth Hospital Expands as Patient Volume, Needs Increase by Deanne JohnsonMonday, April 14, 2025 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – With a larger patient volume, Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital opened an area with 17 additional beds in an intermediate care unit last week. There was a need for expansion at St. Elizabeth even before the closure of Insight Medical Center and Hospital Trumbull in Warren and Insight Rehabilitation Hospital Hillside in Howland, said Kathy Harley, St. Elizabeth president. https://businessjournaldaily.com/st-elizabeth-hospital-expands-as-patient-volume-needs-increase/

Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse Plaza Replacement The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to award a Design-Build (DB) contract for improvements necessary to repair the twenty-one story Carl B. Stokes U.S Courthouse (“Stokes”) Plaza, located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, originally completed in 2002. The building’s plaza has since suffered from water infiltration damage and a lack of pedestrian access. The water infiltration in the plaza has also triggered water leaks/infiltration into lower levels of the building. https://sam.gov/opp/eac83ffaf65d4c20bf926baeb1697b77/view

What’s next for Akron’s Fountain Street waste transfer station? Akron’s service director answers questions about the future of Middlebury’s controversial WM facility. by Reegan Davis Saunders April 14, 2025 More than 50 residents gathered Thursday evening to ask city officials about the Fountain Street waste transfer facility’s future once WM completes its new East Akron waste transfer facility. The Yours and Mine Akron United Communities Civics Organization, which hosts a community forum on the second Thursday of every month, invited Akron’s Director of Public Service Chris Ludle and Environmental Services Manager Emily Collins to the meeting at the NIHF STEM High School, the former Robinson Community Learning Center. https://signalakron.org/whats-next-for-akrons-fountain-street-waste-transfer-station/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_53c0ziR974f9q03em8jvkLRFCAuy5C28sq_WPKGwXEDYHL4XKi9xfLTiZ4SIipIlobbhCuvFqnzUUAwGC0ukgF1T7zA&_hsmi=356506710

Groundbreaking for new Ravenna VA Clinic set for Tuesday; will offer expanded services Ravenna Record-Courier Groundbreaking for a new Ravenna Veterans Affairs Clinic will take place at 10 a.m. April 15 east of Parkway Medical Center, 3973 Loomis Parkway. The planned 16,000-square-foot facility will provide space for expanded podiatry and optometry services, including an optical shop for eyeglass fitting and dispensing. Other services will include primary care, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, social work and mental health services. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2025/04/14/groundbreaking-for-new-larger-ravenna-vetrerans-affairs-clinic-scheduled-for-tuesday/83059414007/ https://www.va.gov/northeast-ohio-health-care/news-releases/va-northeast-ohio-healthcare-system-announces-groundbreaking-for-new-ravenna-va-clinic/

Oh yes. Croghan is a great neighborhood park.

Akron, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition break ground on $7.5M Summit Lake NorthShore Park Published: Apr. 10, 2025, 12:24 p.m. By Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – The city of Akron and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition on Thursday broke ground on the Summit Lake NorthShore Park. The $7.5 million redevelopment project includes creating picnic areas, a fishing pier and boardwalk, a covered pavilion, a boat launch, a canoe/kayak launch and concession areas along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The park will be located along the 2.25-mile Ohio & Erie Canal Summit Lake Trail. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2025/04/akron-ohio-erie-canalway-coalition-break-ground-on-75m-summit-lake-northshore-park.html https://www.akronciviccommons.org/summit-lake-vision-plan

Akron Firm Buys Weathersfield Property for $4.2M by George NelsonFriday, April 11, 2025 Christopher Halvorson, president of Magellan Scientific LLC, declined to comment on his company’s plans for the property it purchased at 1047 Belmont Ave. in late March. The company is in “active discussions with partners” and he would reach out “once we have further clarity and confidentiality isn’t so important,” he said in an email response to a request to comment. The company’s website describes it as “an off-grid, decentralized digital asset technology company working within blockchain ecosystems supporting the expanding digital infrastructure and advanced computing systems within the United States.” It operates modular data centers at locations throughout North America. https://businessjournaldaily.com/akron-firm-buys-weathersfield-property-for-4-2m/