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Akron backs conservancy's grant application to restore golf course land in Merriman Valley Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal A nonprofit land conservancy working with the developer of housing at Riverwoods Golf Course has the backing of the city as it seeks $500,000 or more to start its Merriman Valley restoration and public improvement project. Akron City Council voted Monday to endorse West Creek Conservancy’s grant application through the Clean Ohio Greenspace program administered by the Ohio Public Works Commission. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/03/01/west-creek-conservancy-seeks-500-000-clean-ohio-greenspace-grant/6873332002/?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210302&utm_content=article4-headline

Chapel Hill Mall sale plan includes $6 million for exterior makeover Jim Mackinnon Akron Beacon Journal The sale and multimillion dollar redevelopment of Chapel Hill Mall in Akron took a couple more steps to completion following action Monday by Akron City Council, including disclosure of plan to overhaul the property's appearance. The mall developer, Industrial Commercial Properties of Solon, is expected to invest as much as $20 million into the 60-plus acre mall site as part of the sale, with construction expected to start this spring, city council members said in committee Monday afternoon. The struggling and largely vacant mall property is now in foreclosure and ICP expects to repurpose the site from retail into more diverse uses, including light industrial businesses. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/03/01/akrons-chapel-hill-mall-moving-closer-sale-and-redevelopment/6874862002/?utm_source=akron-morning-roundup&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20210302&utm_content=article3-headline

They have started demo. for the new apartments at Canal Place. Pretty good sized project. The building permit stated $19.5 million. The building is across from the breweries: https://goo.gl/maps/ZjJsqyH8gkf8o77m6 Inside shot of the first floor. Not much to see except the height of the space.

Akron seeks public feedback on East Exchange Street construction project Updated Feb 25, 2021; Posted Feb 25, 2021 By Robin Goist, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – Akron is seeking public feedback on proposed improvements to a one-mile stretch of East Exchange Street near the University of Akron slated for 2023. The work would be between Wolf Ledges Parkway and Goodkirk Street/Ohio 8 and involve replacing the pavement, reconstructing sidewalks and pedestrian crossings, having two full lanes in each direction with “adequate” turn lanes, installing new traffic signals, creating bike lanes, upgrading lighting – including under the Ohio 8 bridge – and providing more parking in “key locations.” https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2021/02/akron-seeks-public-feedback-on-east-exchange-street-construction-project.html

February 22, 2021 11:46 AM updated 13 hours ago Towpath Tennis Center in Akron expands with new lodge Dan Shingler Tennis players in and around Akron are about to get a new place to hang out and shop for the accoutrements of their sport. Towpath Tennis Center in Akron's portion of the Merriman Valley is about to open a new $1.25 million lodge and pro shop at its indoor tennis complex on Akron-Peninsula Road, said longtime owner Dallas Aleman. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/towpath-tennis-center-akron-expands-new-lodge

Yes, it says they are still looking. So I would tend to agree.

February 21, 2021 04:00 AM updated 3 hours ago Smithers cancels move into former Austen BioInnovation Institute building in Akron Dan Shingler Downtown has had a setback in terms of getting the former Austen BioInnovation Institute in Akron (ABIA) building back into full use. Smithers has confirmed it has canceled its plans to take over the downtown Akron building and do a $16.9 million renovation. The company, which provides laboratory and testing services for industries ranging from health care to transportation, said it has decided not to use the six-story building at 47 N. Main St. to consolidate its operations. Previous plans called for Akron-based Smithers to renovate and move its headquarters, now at 121 S. Main St., into the former ABIA site, along with a lab now housed on West Market Street and about 200 employees. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/smithers-cancels-move-former-austen-bioinnovation-institute-building-akron

Sweet dreams come to life at Kneaded, a new bakery set to open in Cuyahoga Falls Updated Feb 16, 10:16 AM; Posted Feb 16, 9:59 AM By Anne Nickoloff, cleveland.com CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- A wedding cake. A child’s first birthday. A family of gingerbread men, made for the holidays. For Kimberly Nader, the best memories are always made with baked goods. The baker plans to open Kneaded, a new bakery located at 1300 Sackett Avenue in Cuyahoga Falls, on March 10. There, she’ll sell unique takes on breads, along with pies, cakes, jellies and a variety of sweets. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2021/02/sweet-dreams-come-to-life-at-kneaded-a-new-bakery-set-to-open-in-cuyahoga-falls.html

Thursday, February 18, 2021 George Nelson Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on email Share on print L’uva Bella Winery Ready to Start $1M Expansion LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – A soon-to-begin $1 million expansion at L’uva Bella Winery will position it to expand beyond the 5,000 retail locations where its wines are sold now. L’uva Bella owners Marisa Sergi and Evan Schumann plan to break ground within the next two weeks on the first part of the two-phase expansion to the winemaking operation, at the same time as a rebranding for the RedHead wine brand is under way. https://businessjournaldaily.com/luva-bella-winery-ready-to-start-1m-expansion/

As Merriman Valley project gets underway, activists continue to lobby for more planning for the area Dan Shingler The initial round in the fight over development in the Merriman Valley is over, with the city of Akron recently granting Petros Homes the variance it needed to build 197 townhomes on Akron-Peninsula Road. So, now what? Development of the former Riverwood Golf Course site will probably start this summer, Petros Homes said. But for the broader valley, activists say they're now organized to better confront future plans they think are ill or inadequately considered. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/merriman-valley-project-gets-underway-activists-continue-lobby-more-planning-area

Ah, I only saw this part. Thanks. The second phase includes remodeling the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in downtown Canton and work on a plaza at the stadium's east end. The hotel opened in November while work at the stadium is ongoing.

It's a shame that it looks like the hotel will not be part of the campus anymore.

Yes, that was mentioned a few posts up.

Akron launches online tool for residents to review city-owned lots for sale with aim to increase homeownership Updated Feb 10, 2021; Posted Feb 10, 2021 AKRON, Ohio – Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan on Wednesday unveiled his administration’s third program aimed at increasing homeownership in the city: an online database for residents, builders and developers to view city-owned properties for sale and to fill out applications to buy them. The “Welcome Home Akron” program, found at akronliving.org, was created by the city with Boston-based software company Tolemi. Akron is expected to pay $10,000 a year to maintain the service, the city said in a news release. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2021/02/akron-launches-online-tool-for-residents-to-review-city-owned-lots-for-sale-with-aim-to-increase-homeownership.html AkronLiving.org

Akron's Lock 3 Park almost halfway to $10 million fundraising goal Dan Shingler Downtown Akron is nearly halfway to its goal of raising $10 million for its Lock 3 Park and entertainment venue, thanks to a $1 million gift from the Richard S. and Alita Rogers Family Foundation. The city and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition announced the gift last week. Along with $1.5 million from the city, a $2 million grant from the Knight Foundation and a $400,000 anonymous donation, the Rogers' donation brings the total raised for Lock 3 to $4.9 million. https://www.crainscleveland.com/dan-shingler-blog/akrons-lock-3-park-almost-halfway-10-million-fundraising-goal

Akron seeks to rezone, redevelop struggling Chapel Hill Mall Updated Feb 08, 2021; Posted Feb 08, 2021 By Robin Goist, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – One year after Summit County began foreclosure proceedings against Chapel Hill Mall, the city of Akron is moving forward with plans to rezone the property with the hope developers can repurpose the mostly vacant structure and expansive parking lot. City Council on Monday considered a zoning change for the mall at 2000 Brittain Road to go from a “retail business use district,” allowing for retail and residential use, to be a “unified planned development district,” which expands the zoning to also allow for some commercial use. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2021/02/akron-seeks-to-rezone-redevelop-struggling-chapel-hill-mall.html

Akron City Council approves zoning change for controversial upscale housing at former Riverwoods golf course Updated Feb 01, 2021; Posted Feb 01, 2021 By Robin Goist, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – City Council on Monday voted to approve the rezoning of the former Riverwoods Golf Course in Merriman Valley, paving the way for a developer’s controversial plan to build upscale townhouses. Council voted 10-2 in favor of the conditional use for the Broadview Heights-based Petros Development Group to construct 197 one- or two-story townhouses at 1870 Akron Peninsula Road, which was previously zoned for commercial and light industrial use. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2021/02/akron-city-council-approves-zoning-change-for-controversial-upscale-housing-at-former-riverwoods-golf-course.html

January 31, 2021 04:00 AM updated 13 hours ago New entertainment development taking shape in Bath Township KAREN FARKAS A long-neglected parcel at a gateway to Bath Township will be developed into a 22,500-square-foot building that will house a wine bar, restaurant, ice cream store, private club for golf and other game simulations, and businesses. Bath Provisions, at the intersection of Ghent and Cleveland-Massillon roads, is owned by Stonemill Real Estate, a company formed in 2019 specifically for the development. https://www.crainscleveland.com/retail/new-entertainment-development-taking-shape-bath-township

It is. The buildings on the left and right are existing. The site is a parking lot now.

Major development coming to Medina Bob Finnan The Gazette Jan 22, 2021 6:00 AM MEDINA — A major development project is on its way to the city of Medina, just off the square, that will include 39 loft-style apartments and retail establishments along West Liberty Street. The 47,000-square-foot Liberty View will be located in between the Donald Pease Federal Building and Sully's Irish Pub, with an estimated construction cost of $9.3 million. It is expected to break ground this summer. https://medina-gazette.com/news/249000/major-development-coming-to-medina/

January 19, 2021 03:26 PM updated 15 hours ago Hondros College of Nursing will add an Akron campus Lydia Coutré The Akron campus, located at 755 White Pond Drive, will be the sixth in the state. Hondros offers a PN diploma program as well as an associate degree in nursing at its existing five Ohio campuses: Cincinnati/West Chester, Cleveland/Independence, Columbus/Westerville, Dayton/Fairborn and Toledo/Maumee. It also has a campus in Indianapolis. https://www.crainscleveland.com/health-care/hondros-college-nursing-will-add-akron-campus

January 17, 2021 04:00 AM updated 4 hours ago Akron's 22 Exchange building to convert from student housing Dan Shingler Downtown Akron is getting a new round of apartments that are expected to come online next year, thanks to the redevelopment of a major student housing complex. The project is at the corner of South Main and Exchange streets in what's known as 22 Exchange — a student housing project that went into foreclosure and was subsequently sold last year. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/akrons-22-exchange-building-convert-student-housing

January 13, 2021 02:43 PM updated 8 hours ago Copley to get a new apartment complex Dan Shingler Redwood Apartments In Copley, Redwood Living announced Tuesday, Jan. 12, that it's building 100 new apartments on Ridgewood Road near state Route 21. The Independence-based developer said the units will all be between 1,200 and 1,400 square feet in size and will be finished with residents able to move in sometime in April. Rents will be from $1,599 to $1,799 per month. https://www.crainscleveland.com/akron-news/copley-get-new-apartment-complex

Penske truck leasing company buys site of closed Donzell’s Flower & Garden Center in Akron Updated Jan 07, 2021; Posted Jan 07, 2021 By Eric Heisig, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio — The family behind Donzell’s Flower & Garden Center in east Akron, which closed its doors in 2019 after opening in 1953, has sold the nearly 10-acre site to Penske Truck Leasing. The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based company bought the property, which also includes a 35,000 square-foot building, in the 900 block of East Waterloo Road for $950,000 and plans to use it for a truck and rental service facility. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2020/05/akron-approves-25-million-penske-truck-center-at-former-donzells-garden-center.html

Portion of Akron’s Main Street closed to traffic until about May 31 because of construction Updated Jan 04, 2021; Posted Jan 04, 2021 By Robin Goist, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio – Main Street, or King James Way, from Market to Mill streets will be closed to drivers in both directions until about May 31, as crews began work Monday on the second phase of the Main Street reconstruction, the city said in a news release. The $14 million “Phase II” is set to include improvements to the roadway, with one lane in each direction and turn lanes at Market Street and Ohio 59, a lane on each side of the street for parallel parking, short-term deliveries or buses and a continuation of the bike path connecting to the nearby Towpath Trail. Plans also call for new sidewalks, a mid-block pedestrian crossing near the library, pedestrian and roadway LED lighting, utility upgrades and aesthetic improvements and amenities, including space for sidewalk cafes. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2021/01/portion-of-akrons-main-street-closed-to-traffic-until-about-may-31-because-of-construction.html