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Ravenna will spend $178K to repair wall outside Guido's damaged in demolition Diane Smith Ravenna City Council will use revolving loan funds to repair damage to the wall separating Guido's restaurant from a downtown building that was demolished. Council unanimously approved an ordinances authorizing the use of $178,425 for the wall repair. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2023/08/08/ravenna-will-spend-178k-to-repair-wall-damaged-in-demolition/70547311007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

Akron bar can’t regain liquor permits for violating COVID rules, Supreme Court says Updated: Aug. 01, 2023, 1:35 p.m.| Published: Aug. 01, 2023, 1:27 p.m. By Laura Hancock, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Owners of Akron’s Highland Tavern were unsuccessful in recovering their liquor permit Tuesday, as the Ohio Supreme Court declined to rule on the constitutionality of a pandemic-era rule that resulted in the bar’s loss of its license. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/08/akron-bar-cant-regain-liquor-permits-for-violating-covid-rules-supreme-court-says.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily 2023-08-02&utm_term=Newsletter_rubber_city_daily

It says office building in the story. But likely a staging yard and shop. A company like this would likely only have a couple people on the property during the day. He said he plans to store vehicles on the property in the short term, then eventually move the business to the Ravenna site from Mogadore once the building is constructed. "We mostly operate in the field," he said. "We're mostly out on the sites, and would come here to swap gear."

There wasn't much open there at the last days of the pedestrian mall. An antique store and Cashmere Cricket. Both are still there. What helped it come back was of course the vehicle traffic. (Because we live in NE Ohio and as was mentioned, people have to drive by a store to know it's there). The resurgence in business was due to two factors: city business grants and the creation of the historic district which allowed for property owners to submit for historic tax credits. So, would this have worked without subsidy? There was a recent proposal for new apartments with acceptance of a TIF from the city. (I believe) Without that the project did not move forward. So even with all of the good being done, subsidy is still necessary according to developers.

Summit Lake revival: How AMHA, others want to transform a long-neglected Akron neighborhood Anthony Thompson -Summit Lake has more vacant lots and abandoned properties than any other Akron neighborhood. -Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority has a $170 million-plus plan to rebuild Summit Lake Apartments and add housing units to many of those vacant lots. -Resident input has been key to the planning process. Longtime Summit Lake resident Grace Hudson remembers back in the 1970s when her neighborhood was a thriving community. "There were banks, there were grocery stores, cleaners, barber shops — anything you could think of," said Hudson, 69. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/27/amha-hopes-to-revive-summit-lake-neighborhood-in-akron-with-federal-aid-apartments-new-housing/70233449007/

And to be replaced by Brew Kettle...🤢

I've been told it's pretty terrible to work in.

Field house coming to Stow-Munroe Falls High School campus: What we know Derek Kreider Akron Beacon Journal Construction of a new field house on the grounds of Stow-Munroe Falls High School is moving closer to reality. District officials and the architect for the project appeared before Stow's planning commission last week to request a number of site variances, which were granted. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/17/what-we-know-about-the-field-house-at-stow-monroe-falls-high-school/70410195007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Owner Touts Apollo Building as ‘Showpiece’ for Downtown YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The owner of the Apollo Building downtown said he hopes to open a planned event space there in December. Tim Huber, who bought the former Rica Building from Ohio One Corp. in 2022, provided an update on his plans for the property Wednesday afternoon during the Rotary Club of Youngstown’s weekly meeting. Huber, who also co-owns Canfield-based Inspira Health Group and is involved with several other businesses, is in the midst of what he estimated will be a https://businessjournaldaily.com/owner-touts-apollo-building-as-showpiece-for-downtown/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=c665f2ba37-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-c665f2ba37-383892683

New Owners Plan to Open Bar on Site of Former O’Donold’s YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new sports pub and eatery to be called Guins will open later this summer in the downtown building formerly occupied by O’Donold’s Irish Pub and Grill. Penguin Entertainment Group is the new owner and operator of the space at 122 W. Federal St. The building has been vacant since O’Donold’s closed in March after 11 years. https://businessjournaldaily.com/new-owners-plan-to-open-bar-on-site-of-former-odonolds/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=88e7c02878-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_1_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-88e7c02878-383892683

Akron Public Schools board approves new building in Kenmore, delays new build for North Jennifer Pignolet Akron Beacon Journal After decades of school closures and disinvestment by one of the city's biggest institutions, the Kenmore neighborhood will finally see a new school built within its community. The Akron Public Schools board voted Monday night to approve a new school building on the site of the former Kenmore High School property. The cost will be about $61 million, to be paid for with a combination of stimulus funds, dollars earmarked for permanent improvements and general fund money. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/education/2023/07/10/akron-public-schools-board-approves-new-k-8-building-in-kenmore-north-hill/70393195007/

This was previously bought by Testa. From what I understood they had plans done, not sure they were full permit drawings. They had done some destructive investigation. I would think they were also the ones that secured the historic tax credits. So it must not have penciled out for them. Also, let's not forget that they City had also sold the former YWCA building on High St. to a developer to renovate for apartments. I have not heard anything on that but I believe the City was supposed to move all of their offices out shortly after it was sold.

They have fencing up but have not really mobilized on the Lock 3 Park project. They had to build a temporary stage on the West side of the canal to continue the summer concerts. That meant tearing up the parking lot and installing grass, power, stage, etc... The deck attached to Akron Civic Theater is complete. Looks like they had scaffolding staged to paint a mural on a wall.

Akron preservationists organize hearing on B.F. Goodrich smokestacks Mark J. Price Akron Beacon Journal Progress Through Preservation of Greater Akron will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss ideas on how Akron can pay tribute to the B.F. Goodrich smokestacks and power plant. The demolition of the iconic structures is imminent. The meeting will be at 520 S. Main St. in the back lot near Summit Sports & Social and R. Shea Brewing. For motorists, the best address to plug into GPS for the hearing location is 123 W. Bartges St. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/07/03/akron-preservationists-organize-hearing-on-bf-goodrich-smokestacks/70373391007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Humane Society moving its Summit County facility to Cuyahoga Falls from Twinsburg Twp. April Helms Akron Beacon Journal The Humane Society of Summit County, which is currently on Darrow Road in Twinsburg Township, will move to Cuyahoga Falls. The new building will be on West Portage Trail, near the Akron line. The facility will be on nearly 10 acres of land, much of which will remain undeveloped. Summit County's dogs, cats and other animals in need of help and a home will soon take up residence in a new place. The Humane Society of Summit County is planning to build a new 25,770-square-foot building at 75 W. Portage Trail, near the Akron border. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/humane-society-of-summit-county-leaving-twinsburg-twp-for-cuyahoga-falls/70347087007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

What to know about Green's $14.9 million activity center Alan Ashworth Akron Beacon Journal Construction could begin later this year on a $14.9 million project to add a sports and recreation facility to Green's park system after it cleared a major hurdle this month. The project became public in January 2022 when Mayor Gerard Neugebauer announced the city had been working with the Green City School District to develop the idea. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/06/27/construction-on-community-courts-project-in-green-to-begin-this-year-sports-recreation-school/70341674007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

What to know about Main Street Barberton's new executive director and her plans Alan Ashworth Akron Beacon Journal So, you always thought downtown Barberton had a lot to offer and didn't get the attention it deserved? Main Street Barberton agrees, and now the group has a new executive director ready to put the spotlight on Tuscarawas and Second streets. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2023/06/26/a-fun-place-to-visit-main-street-barberton-director-has-big-plans/70346438007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Proposal for burn tower at planned Cuyahoga Falls fire station divides residents April Helms Akron Beacon Journal Around 100 residents attended Tuesday's Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission meeting. City wants to replace aging Station 4 with a new fire station, which would also have a training facility. Several residents spoke out against a proposed 45-foot burn tower, voicing fears about safety issues. Fire chief said the tower would provide a safe, controlled means to provide firefighting training. Everyone at Tuesday evening's Cuyahoga Falls Planning Commission meeting seemed to be in agreement on two points: A new fire station is needed, and firefighter training is a priority. A third issue, however, divided the crowd of around 100 residents — whether to build a burn tower near a proposed new fire station. More than a dozen people spoke about a 45-foot burn tower planned at an $8.3 million fire station to be built at 849 Bath Road — a replacement for the current Station 4 at 3089 Northampton Road. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/residents-raise-concerns-over-proposed-burn-tower-in-cuyahoga-falls-fire-station-training-center/70342738007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Developer seeks approval for new Cuyahoga Falls town house complex near Chapel Hill April Helms Akron Beacon Journal While the price of the rentals is still being determined, owner Tony Pilla said they would be around $1,500 a month. The town homes would have three stories, with parking on the ground floor and the living spaces on the upper two floors. The area near Chapel Hill Plaza in Cuyahoga Falls could soon see a new spurt of residential growth. The city's Planning Commission has approved plans for Clyde Avenue Town Homes, a 40-unit multifamily development at Clyde Avenue and Buchholzer Boulevard. The development would consist of nine buildings with four to six three-story, two-bedroom rental town houses each. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/26/40-unit-town-house-complex-proposed-near-chapel-in-cuyahoga-falls-planning-commission-clyde-avenue/70343796007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65 This is currently undeveloped land: https://goo.gl/maps/m6Hs2xG4qEShP1gf9

Commissioners vote to take over Portage County airport to improve facility Diane Smith Record-Courier Two years after the volunteer board that runs the Portage County Regional Airport requested a county takeover, Portage County Commissioners are granting their wish. Commissioners approved a resolution Thursday to dissolve the Portage County Regional Airport Authority on Jan. 1. The resolution includes an agreement to convey all the airport's "titles, assets, rights and interests" to the county. The one-runway facility is located off state Route 44 north of Ravenna. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2023/06/08/commissioners-vote-to-take-over-portage-county-airport/70294499007/?utm_source=nrec-dailybriefing-automated&utm_content=daily briefing - kent ravenna&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Trending Stories

Akron City Council unanimously rejects request to demolish vacant Beacon Journal building Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Akron City Council has unanimously denied an Alabama developer’s request to demolish the vacant Akron Beacon Journal building at 44 E. Exchange St. and put up a parking lot. After helping Capstone Real Estate Investments founder Michael Mouron list the property as a local landmark in 2021 to unlock historic preservation tax credits, Mouron's architects made one last plea at City Hall on Monday for permission to tear down the 230,000-square-foot building. The developer had several parties interested in the property as a possible new home for the Akron Police Department, a FedEx Custom Critical and an apartment complex with 100 units. But every plan fell through. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/06/12/alabama-developer-denied-request-to-demolish-empty-beacon-journal-building/70312659007/

I PROMISE Housing unveiled in Akron: Tour the new development https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/special-reports/lebron-james-foundation/i-promise-housing-unveiled-akron-tour-new-development/95-f929446d-23a2-4cd1-8447-4b924eb66cb9 LeBron James Family Foundation launches I PROMISE Housing with 50 affordable apartment units in Akron https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/lebron-james-family-foundation-launches-i-promise-housing-with-50-affordable-apartment-units-in-akron

'A positive thing for the community': Ravenna leaders debate Guido's pitch for vacant lot Diane Smith Record-Courier For two years, Ravenna has been debating the future of a downtown property where a building once stood. Now, Guido's restaurant is asking the city's planning commission for permission to expand its outdoor patio there. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2023/06/11/ravenna-leaders-debate-guidos-proposal-vacant-downtown-lot-outdoor-patio/70256992007/

Don Shula's American Kitchen There is an area with a ferris wheel, mini golf, and another slingshot type ride or something. Starbucks may be open. In a couple months there will be a little more. Not much right now.

Akron's Perfect Pour to open at Hall of Fame Village in Canton New Akron bar and grille set to expand into Hall of Fame Village. Robert Wang The Repository CANTON − The Hall of Fame Village is adding a bourbon bar and restaurant. Hall of Fame Resort and Entertainment Co. announced Tuesday that Perfect Pour in Akron will be opening a second location at the football-themed entertainment district. The statement did not announce an opening date for the "veteran-owned Akron establishment specializing in cocktails, bourbon and burgers." https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/hall-of-fame-village/2023/05/30/akron-based-bourbon-and-burgers-bar-to-open-at-hall-of-fame-village/70270935007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65