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After more than a year of work, Ravenna comprehensive plan nears completion Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier After more than a year working on its comprehensive plan, Ravenna is nearing the end of the process. Todd Peetz, executive director of Portage County Regional Planning Commission, said a steering committee working on the plan hopes to have its final meeting in February and turn it over to the city's Planning Commission, which then will seek final approval from City Council. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2025/01/28/ravenna-comprehensive-plan-updates-portage-county-todd-peetz/77888110007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

Fenn Tower Renovations RFQ for design services and scope: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ofcc.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Documents/Opportunities/RFQ/2025/RFQ-202301474-AE.pdf

Just seeing this now, some of these projects died because of legislation passed at the end of 2023. Retroactive to projects not placed in service when passed, a project cannot receive both Historic TC & Low-Incoming Housing TC. Even if they had been previously awarded, the TC was rescinded. "In addition to City Council’s allocation, other public financing committed to the project includes state historic tax credits and low income housing tax credits. But the funding awards have been slow in coming due to the project’s complexity and high cost. Additional public dollars continue to be sought, including New Markets Tax Credits."

With West Akron development taking shape, what's in store for Residences at Good Park? Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal Buyers of the residences will see a roughly 50% property tax abatement. The project is split into three phases, beginning with lots where buyers can choose their own builder to custom-construct a home, followed by townhomes and additional single-family homes. Home costs will be subject to change. The townhomes have a $275,000 introductory price, and lots for the customized homes start at $55,000. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/01/22/akron-beacon-journal-housing-news-residences-good-park-development-updates-perkins-middle-school/77514189007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Hudson not considering purchase of LifeCenter Plus with Stow for joint recreation center Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal The city of Hudson says it is not interested in acquiring LifeCenter Plus as a potential recreation center that it would operate jointly with neighboring Stow. Hudson City Manager Thomas Sheridan made the announcement over the weekend via the city's website. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/2025/01/21/hudson-not-considering-purchase-of-lifecenter-plus/77836081007/

I don't think they will spend less than they got from insurance. I think the issue is that what they get will not be enough to build back something similar.

What's happening with the former Larry's Main Entrance building? It's been purchased Kerry Clawson Akron Beacon Journal For those wondering what's happening at the former Larry's Main Entrance property at 1964 W. Market St. in Akron, George Michaels and family have bought the building from former owner Ed Snyder for private use. "It's literally like our own office space," the Sharon Township resident said, describing it as a family investment property. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/2025/01/16/local-businessman-buys-larrys-building-in-west-akron/77694372007/

LOCAL $1 million in work starts at Portage Administration Building Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier Work is getting started on a project that will renovate three floors of the Portage County Administration Building. The county recently took out a building permit for the project, listing the cost of the project at $1 million. However, Shannon Kautzman, director of internal services, said bids for all the work came in at $746,000. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2025/01/16/1-million-portage-administration-building-project-begins/77674750007/

Ohio EPA pledges $1.1 million to clean up vacant ex-Ohio Rubber plant Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier RAVENNA − Within two months, the pile of bricks that was once a sprawling manufacturing plant on South Chestnut Street finally will be cleared. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1.1 million in remediation funds to clear the former factory site at 645 S. Chestnut St. Ohio EPA Director Anne Vogel officially announced the grant Monday at a news conference on the property. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2025/01/15/ohio-epa-awards-1-million-to-clean-vacant-ravenna-ohio-rubber-site/77602557007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

New Building Planned for Realty Tower Site by George NelsonWednesday, January 15, 2025 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Representatives of the owner and management firm for the former Realty Tower say they expect to have renderings by spring or summer to show the community plans for a new mixed-use building to be constructed at the site. Developer Brian Angelilli, principal of YO Properties 47 LLC, and Dominic Marchionda, principal at LY Property Management, which managed the building, both said they are committed to moving forward with constructing a new building on the site of the demolished building. https://businessjournaldaily.com/new-building-planned-for-realty-tower-site/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=b7ea92a37d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-b7ea92a37d-383892683

New Condominium Complex Slated for Lowellville by Dan O'BrienMonday, January 13, 2025 LOWELLVILLE, Ohio – A businessman who is putting the finishing touches on three new condominiums overlooking the Mahoning River here is wasting no time starting his next project. By this spring, work is scheduled to begin on 12 new condominium units in the village at the site of the former K-12 school at the corner of First and Walnut streets, developer Matt Estephan said. https://businessjournaldaily.com/new-condominium-complex-slated-for-lowellville/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=b083be411a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-b083be411a-383892683

A look at 11 of the largest development milestones coming to Summit County in 2025 Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal What growth and development milestones can Summit County expect for 2025 as some landmarks change hands and new projects take shape? Here's a look at some of the most significant work awaiting in the Greater Akron area in the new year, with impacts expected on local workforces, residential opportunities, commerce and infrastructure. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/01/02/2025-development-projects-summit-county-akron-norton-stow-cuyahoga-falls-barberton-huntington-amazon/76574285007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

What's happening with Water 9 development in Portage Lakes? Alan Ashworth Akron Beacon Journal The local businessman behind New Franklin's biggest development this century said he's hoping to see actual home construction in 2025. Tim Adkins, owner of several The Basement Sports Bar & Grills and other restaurants in Summit County, said approvals for the 100-home project on the Portage Lakes have moved slower than he originally anticipated, but he remains optimistic about Water 9's progress in 2025. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/12/26/tim-adkiins-water-9-portage-lakes-development-update/76829681007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Welcome to Silver Maple Ridge, where Akron neighbors are building each other's homes Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal Farkhod Islomov asked Allah for a low-priced, interest-free mortgage. Then, he saw an ad outside his mosque that struck him as as a divine sign. "We Build With Faith," read the sign from Christian nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/12/23/habitat-for-humanity-summit-county-completing-new-housing-development-akron-north-hill/76126834007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Could Stow and Hudson come together and purchase LifeCenter Plus? It's possible April Helms Akron Beacon Journal Stow and Hudson are exploring a joint purchase of LifeCenter Plus in Hudson to serve as a recreation center for both communities. Officials from both cities recently met to talk about the feasibility of working together to purchase the private recreation center, Stow Mayor John Pribonic said this week. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2024/12/19/stow-hudson-consider-joint-purchase-lifecenter-plus/77033266007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

This project is not approved / awarded...yet. They won't know until June 2025 or so. But, they did just yesterday get invited to move to the next phase. Residences at Ascend https://ohiohome.org/ppd/proposals/2025/OLIHTC/ResidencesAscend.pdf Testa Enterprises, Inc. is proposing the development of the Residences at Ascend, a 71 modern apartment community in downtown Akron. The development will be part of the Ascend Akron redevelopment of the former Akron City Centre Hotel, originally constructed as a Holiday Inn in 1971. Residences of Ascend will provide 71 one-, two- , & three bedroom apartments on floors 4-11 of the 19-story building. The remaining portions of the building will be developed for market rate apartments and community amenities. Residents of Ascend Akron will have free access to all amenities of the Ascend Akron residential community, including a 19th floor pool with panoramic views of Akron, an underground parking deck with 225 dedicated spaces, a 2000 ft2 fitness center, recreation room, and a plaza level restaurant.

Downtown Youngstown Building Project Moves Forward by George NelsonThursday, December 19, 2024 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The city formally entered into a partnership Thursday morning with a Dallas-based developer to help redevelop the 20 Federal Place building and an adjacent parking lot on West Champion Street. During their regular meeting, members of the city’s Board of Control voted to enter into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Bluelofts Inc., the sole respondent to the city’s request for proposals for the city-owned property. The plan submitted to the city calls for a $57 million redevelopment project that includes 100 student, multifamily and penthouse units, ground-floor retail, e-commerce and mini-warehouse space, medical suites and a wellness hub. https://businessjournaldaily.com/downtown-youngstown-building-project-moves-forward/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=158cd28b50-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_1_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-158cd28b50-383892683

Amazon project moving forward in Springfield Township December 19, 2024 By Eric Poston SPRINGFIELD — Progress is being made in Springfield Township for a new Amazon delivery station on Picton Parkway in the Planned Industrial Park District. Recently, construction got underway to extend Picton Parkway to accommodate the new facility as Springfield Township Trustees July 11 approved a preliminary development plan for the delivery station. The plan for the building has changed following previous concerns from residents about traffic, noise, the size of the building and its proximity to Schrop Intermediate School, 2215 Pickle Road. The new plan eliminates access off Pickle Road; reduces the size of the building by 30% from 141,000 square feet to 99,800 square feet; and reduces parking spaces in both the work van and associate parking areas by between 35% and 66%. https://www.akron.com/articles/amazon-project-moving-forward-in-springfield-township/

This is an older article that I am just now seeing: BUSINESS Akron City Council OKs razing of old Goodyear Middle School for affordable housing complex Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal A firm behind much of the development on Akron’s East End — the Hilton Garden Inn, The Lofts and The Residences among them — is now planning a 160-unit affordable housing complex for the area. Akron City Council voted this week to authorize Industrial Realty Group (IRG) to raze the vacant, former Goodyear Middle School and construct The Heights at 40 N. Martha Ave to provide mixed-income and senior housing. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2024/09/12/the-heights-affordable-housing-akron-east-end-industrial-realty-group-irg-goodyear-middle-school/75106135007/

The Homeier-Universal Motor Co. Building in Akron. This empty warehouse at 816 E. Market St. is slated to become a food hall, a project being shepherded by the Well CDC, a nonprofit community development corporation. It won a $2 million tax credit award. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/housing-at-rhodes-tower-and-a-hotel-at-the-rose-building-projects-win-state-tax-credits https://maps.app.goo.gl/9gFiRNuXNMdron8SA This is owned by The Well CDC

The historic Akron YWCA at the corner of High and Bowery streets. The 10-story building is vacant. Welty Development plans to revamp it as 114 apartments while turning the old swimming pool into a unique gathering space for residents. The project won state historic tax credits last year, but the developer went back to the Ohio Department of Development this fall with a larger request because of escalating costs. The new award is $4.2 million. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/housing-at-rhodes-tower-and-a-hotel-at-the-rose-building-projects-win-state-tax-credits

The non-profit does not utilize the tax credits. They sell them off for cash.

City enters agreement for site of former Lakewood Hospital to become mixed-use development Plans call for the six-acre parcel of land to be redeveloped into residential units, retail space, a parking garage, and green space. Author: Dave DeNatale Published: 9:27 AM EST December 17, 2024 Updated: 9:27 AM EST December 17, 2024 LAKEWOOD, Ohio — Lakewood's downtown area will soon be transformed after the city has entered a formal agreement to turn a six-acre parcel of land on Detroit Avenue into a mixed-use development. On Monday, the City of Lakewood approved a formal agreement that clears the way for the former site of Lakewood Hospital to be redeveloped into nearly 300 residential units, along with over thousands of square feet of commercial/retail space, a parking garage, and green spaces. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/cuyahoga-county/lakewood-city-council-downtown-development-project-mixed-use-hospital-detroit-belle-marlowe/95-98a02db2-c465-406e-936f-49073aadc301

From the ARB files.

Serra Auto Park buckles in for fast, furious Subaru growth at former theater site Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal The site of a former Green cineplex is taking a leap from showtimes to showrooms, with a nearby auto dealer preparing to spin out its Subaru sales to a new, standalone dealership there. The former Regal Interstate Park property now belongs to the bustling Serra Auto Park, which employs about 250 people at its Acura, Chevrolet, Honda, Mazda, Subaru and pre-owned vehicle sales and service centers clustered in the city's northern commercial gateway near Interstate 77. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/business/2024/12/17/serra-moving-its-subaru-franchise-to-former-green-regal-cinemas-site/76702099007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65