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Last business signs with Rolling Acres developer By Doug Livingston Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Posted Nov 14, 2018 at 6:25 PM Updated Nov 14, 2018 at 7:20 PM The last business standing in the way of redeveloping the old Rolling Acres Mall is moving out. The Akron City Council met Tuesday in special session to rezone the former Macy’s at Chapel Hill Mall as Storage of America moves across town to make way for the mystery redevelopment of Rolling Acres. https://www.ohio.com/news/20181114/last-business-signs-with-rolling-acres-developer

Akron City Council to hold special meeting Updated Nov 12, 1:22 PM; Posted Nov 12, 1:22 PM By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com AKRON, Ohio - Akron City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday. Nov. 13 in Council Chambers, 166 High St. At 5 p.m. the Planning Committee will meet to discuss amending a TIF agreement approved in July to add a parcel to a $100 million development at the site of the former Rolling Acres Mall on Romig Road. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2018/11/akron-city-council-to-hold-special-meeting.html

Akron's CitiCenter Building slated for redevelopment by Weston of Cleveland Updated 4:43 AM; Posted 4:42 AM By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com [email protected] AKRON, Ohio - The city of Akron has sold the CitiCenter Building on High and Bowery streets to Weston Inc. of Cleveland to redevelop the historic building into a mixed-use residential complex. The 11-story building at 146 South High St. is the former YWCA and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. It was built in 1930 and served as a residence for single young women in Akron for decades. After it was bought by a private developer in 1985, the CitiCenter Athletic Club became a popular place for Akronites to work out while the CitiCenter Restaurant offered fine dining. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2018/11/akrons_citicenter_building_sla.html

Akron’s Bowery project gets groundbreaking date By Jim Mackinnon Beacon Journal/Ohio.com Posted Nov 7, 2018 at 5:25 PM Updated Nov 7, 2018 at 5:37 PM The $40 million Bowery redevelopment project in downtown Akron will break ground this month, according to invitations that have gone out. The invitation from the city and developers says the groundbreaking for the oft-delayed project, considered vital to revitalizing downtown, will be the morning of Nov. 16. The ceremony will take place inside the old Akron Savings & Loan building off South Main Street. https://www.ohio.com/news/20181107/akrons-bowery-project-gets-groundbreaking-date

This is cool and a great location! Akron Glass Works to host open house showcasing gallery, studios and event space in 87-year-old church By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com | Posted November 01, 2018 at 04:31 PM AKRON, Ohio - An artistic enclave in Akron's University Park has expanded with the addition of Akron Glass Works, which offers studios, a gallery, workshops and now a unique event space. The public can view the space from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 3 and 4. Visitors also can see glassblowing workshops. https://www.cleveland.com/expo/news/erry-2018/11/a1fdf9a4c47625/akron-glass-works-to-host-open.html

Hudson petition effort ‘insufficient’ for vote on downtown project By PHIL KEREN Reporter Posted Oct 29, 2018 at 12:01 AM Updated Oct 29, 2018 at 1:14 PM HUDSON — A referendum petition effort by residents to place the fate of Downtown Phase II before voters has failed, after the city determined that the petition was “insufficient.” Finance Director Jeff Knoblauch, based on advice from City Solicitor Matt Vazzana, determined Oct. 26 that the petition was “insufficient” because Council’s motion approving the preliminary plan for the project “was an administrative action” which was “not subject to referendum proceedings” under state law. Knoblauch was required to make a sufficiency determination on the petition under the parameters set up in the city charter. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20181029/hudson-petition-effort-insufficient-for-vote-on-downtown-project

October 29, 2018 01:48 PM Barberton, Euclid investments weighed by BWX Technologies land state incentives Stan Bullard The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on Monday, Oct. 29, announced it has approved job creation tax credits associated with proposed improvements in the Barberton and Euclid operations of BWX Technologies Inc.'s (NYSE: BWXT) Nuclear Operations Group by the Lynchburg, Va.-based nuclear products and services provider. BWXT, which is considering a total of more than $100 million in investments in the plants, told the state if it goes through with the plans, it would create 82 jobs and add $5.7 million in new payroll in Barberton, and 30 jobs plus $2.1 million in payroll in Euclid. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/nuclear-company-readies-130-million-investment-northeast-ohio

October 30, 2018 08:24 AM UPDATED An hour ago Akron Children's newly expanded Considine Professional Building provides much-needed space Lydia Coutré Akron Children's Hospital's newly expanded Considine Professional Building gives the hospital some much-needed additional space and combines most of its outpatient clinics into one location. Since 2006, the hospital's outpatient volume had grown by 18.4%, said Lisa Aurilio, chief operating officer for Akron Children's. https://www.crainscleveland.com/health-care/akron-childrens-newly-expanded-considine-professional-building-provides-much-needed

I think everyone that can see the vision of Akron agrees that Summit Lake should be further exploited. The housing around the area however is the lowest in Akron. There is barely any reason to build new in the middle and upper class areas of Akron. So, unfortunately looking at today's standing, there is next to no chance that anybody would take on building new in the Summit Lake area. What you hope is that revitalization in Kenmore will start to spill into Summit Lake. It will be a slow process, but the City government and other groups are pushing forward with small improvements.

Summit Lake area looks to a fresh future BETH THOMAS HERTZ [email protected] With a report released this summer showing that the water quality in Akron's Summit Lake is better than previously thought, plans that were already underway to work closely with residents to rejuvenate the area have been given new life and new leverage. The Summit Lake Vision Plan — being developed through the Akron Civic Commons, the city of Akron, Summit Metro Parks and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition — proposes many improvements that would encourage people to come to the area that has been underutilized in recent decades. Ideas include a lighted fountain in the lake and an amphitheater area. Also proposed are a marble-themed artistic display/play area, boat ramps, kayak/canoe rentals, a splash pad, a boardwalk and road improvements. https://www.crainscleveland.com/akron-news/summit-lake-area-looks-fresh-future

Akron Zoo expanding with two new wildlife areas CRAIN'S AKRON BUSINESS Get ready for more to see and do in Akron, animal lovers. The Akron Zoo is undertaking its largest expansion yet by adding two new areas over the next two years: Pride of Africa is expected to open in next summer, and Wild Asia is slated for summer 2020. Zoo officials announced the projects, which will be a renovation of its current Tiger Valley area, on Thursday, Oct. 18. https://www.crainscleveland.com/akron-news/akron-zoo-expanding-two-new-wildlife-areas

Akron Children's Hospital invites community to see $84 million Considine Professional Building expansion Updated Oct 16, 5:08 PM; Posted Oct 16, 5:08 PM By Jennifer Conn, Akron reporter, cleveland.com [email protected] AKRON, Ohio - Akron Children's Hospital has completed the $84 million expansion of the Considine Professional Building in downtown Akron. The project nearly doubled the size of the building to 480,000 square feet, bringing most of the hospital's outpatient clinics together in one location. Children's is inviting the public to see the expanded seven-story building during a ribbon cutting scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 215 W. Bowery St. https://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2018/10/akron_childrens_hospital_invit.html

The Aloft and restaurants are a separate building. They are just connected by a covered walkway.

Wow, didn't even notice that was one of the ones being offered. Great location for potential housing redevelopment. Getting up to the building is a bit of a bear, but I bet the views are nice from up there.

Group of Hudson residents want voters to decide fate of Downtown Phase II By PHIL KEREN / Reporter Posted Oct 8, 2018 at 12:01 AM Updated Oct 8, 2018 at 9:50 AM HUDSON — A group of residents is calling on city leaders to allow voters to decide whether Downtown Phase II should move forward. A petition that some group members say was signed by more than 1,300 people requesting that the downtown project plan be put on the November ballot, was submitted to City Council on Tuesday night. Some Council members said they would consider the possibility of placing the issue on an upcoming ballot. http://www.mytownneo.com/news/20181008/group-of-hudson-residents-want-voters-to-decide-fate-of-downtown-phase-ii

Akron Dish: Matchstick Kitchen coming to Barberton; Polish Oktoberfest; SHY wins at Hall of Fame; wine tastings and… By Katie Byard Beacon Journal/Ohio.com @KatieByardABJ Posted Oct 1, 2018 at 10:37 PM Updated Oct 3, 2018 at 11:21 AM We have some good news about Barberton’s food scene. The city was dealt a major blow last week when Babcock & Wilcox, its largest employer, revealed it is moving to Akron, taking about 600 jobs. The announcement didn’t faze Russ Deaton, who with his fiancé, Tina Buckler, plans to open Matchstick Kitchen + Bar early next year in an old brick storefront at 162-164 Second St. NW in downtown Barberton. https://www.ohio.com/news/20181001/akron-dish-matchstick-kitchen-coming-to-barberton-polish-oktoberfest-shy-wins-at-hall-of-fame-wine-tastings-and-clambakes

This is hilarious. Why would someone sit on the corner of a busy intersection? A busy intersection in the boonies, as depicted. Welcome to the only "Development Strategy" whose goal is no development at all. I don't mean to say we shouldn't be aspirational, but I think this is overly negative. It's an overpass. What do you want them to do? A twenty story residential tower built over the air rights of the RTA tracks with a Shake Shack on the ground floor? You have to start somewhere. Unfortunately our rail system was built on a freight rail corridor and it's inconvenient to get to. Nicer alternatives to this (like a cap) are very expensive. No, let it be what it is. Not every space everywhere is pedestrian friendly. And this one is clearly not. Why invest money in benches, hard and softscapes that will never be used and cause a maintenance issue?

This is hilarious. Why would someone sit on the corner of a busy intersection?

October 01, 2018 11:27 AM UPDATED 18 hours ago Myers Industries will stay in Akron Jay Miller Myers Industries Inc. is staying in Akron after all. The company, which sought a $400,000 loan from Cuyahoga County for a move that eventually would have brought 140 jobs to North Point Tower on East Ninth Street and Lakeside Avenue, said in a news release Monday, Oct. 1, that the move is off. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/myers-industries-will-stay-akron

$2.3B in Development Projects Pending in Valley October 2, 2018 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber reports 27 economic development projects are pending that if all come to fruition would result in a total investment of nearly $2.3 billion and 2,000 new jobs. The forecast was released today in the chamber’s economic development newsletter. https://businessjournaldaily.com/2-3b-in-development-projects-pending-in-valley/

That's good news considering the shift of office workers to Akron.

Didn't see that coming. No, not good for Barberton. Unfortunately this seems to be another one of those times when large companies are shifting HQs to other nearby cities. Akron just lost Myers Industries. We went through this about 5+ years ago. Akron lost Omnova to Beachwood. Cleveland lost Eaton to Beachwood....

There is a group that works on NE Ohio business development that's been around for a while. Team NEO. I'm not saying that have power, but nobody has absolute authority over a large region. https://www.clevelandplus.com/teamneo/about-us/partners/

September 23, 2018 04:00 AM Old mill's towering silos present development challenge in Kent JUDY STRINGER When Mike Mistur and Ryan Brannon opened their artisan coffee shop on North Water Street in 2011, the Bent Tree Coffee Roasters partners took Sundays off, because business "was so slow in Kent" on weekends, according to Mistur. Flash forward seven years — and $150 million in downtown redevelopment — and Kent is a very different place. http://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/old-mills-towering-silos-present-development-challenge-kent

Putting this in here because of this quote in the article. Akron tried to keep Myers Industries, but isn't sure it had a chance Dan Shingler He also noted that the city has land available right downtown for new construction, thanks to the closing of the Innerbelt highway, and said the city would have worked with any company seeking to build a headquarters there — a point on which Hardy concurred. http://www.crainscleveland.com/akron-news/akron-tried-keep-myers-industries-isnt-sure-it-had-chance