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Proposed Akron trash transfer facility sparks lengthy debate October 08, 2024 By Eric Poston A rendering of what the proposed refuse and recycling transfer station on East Archwood Avenue would look like. Rendering courtesy of WM DOWNTOWN AKRON — During a nearly nine-hour public hearing Oct. 3, members of Akron City Council heard from individuals for and against a new proposed refuse and recycling transfer station and trash hauling business. WM, formerly known as Waste Management, is seeking a conditional-use permit to construct the WM Akron Eco-Center at 1400 E. Archwood Ave. Currently WM operates a transfer station on Fountain Street, adjacent to state Route 8. https://www.akron.com/articles/proposed-akron-trash-transfer-facility-sparks-length-debate/

From last year: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/06/city-of-aurora-hopes-to-purchase-renovate-geauga-lake-and-sea-world-site-see-the-plans.html

Podcast talking some about Project Scarlet: https://www.cbre.com/insights/podcasts/2024-ep37-cleveland-rocks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=Weekly+Take+S5+E37&uuid=0a4e5acd-2731-5c42-befa-6670b4c8acde

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' Aurora has big plans to preserve former Sea World site Craig Webb Akron Beacon Journal It's pretty quiet for now — aside from the occasional scampering of a critter among the growing weeds or the squawk of a bird swooping down into the placid lake. But if you close your eyes and imagine for a moment, you can almost hear the sound of children laughing or the splash of Shamu or the whoosh of the water churning in the giant wave pool. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2024/10/08/aurora-plans-preserve-save-geauga-lake-sea-world-ohio/75379799007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Portage County unveils new emergency command center Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier RAVENNA TWP. − The Portage County Emergency Management Agency unveiled its new command center, which it said it hopes it never will need to use for a large-scale emergency. The EMA hosted an open house Tuesday at the new facility, 2978 State Route 59 in Ravenna Township. The building cost $4,458,469, according to Shannon Kautzman, director of internal services. Construction, which came in under budget, was funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Summit Construction was the contractor on the project. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2024/10/03/portage-ema-unveils-new-emergency-command-center/75365136007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

WM's proposed new trash transfer station remains contentious topic at hours-long hearing Patrick Williams Akron Beacon Journal Dressed as Oscar the Grouch, East Akron resident Nick Christopher held a sign outside Akron City Hall on Thursday protesting a proposed trash transfer, trash hauling and recycling facility. Christopher's sign stated, "DON'T TURN EAST AKRON INTO A DUMP!" and had crossed-out photos of a trash bin, a trash truck and a rat. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/10/03/akron-ohio-news-wm-trash-debate-opposition-eco-center-recycling/75480365007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Michael Moliterno ‘A Source of Pride’: $34M Wellness Center Opens at Harding High WARREN, Ohio – The much-anticipated Student Recreation and Wellness Center at Warren G. Harding High School has officially opened its doors, marking a significant milestone for the Warren City School District. The $34 million building, funded through a combination of federal grants and the district’s capital budget, will become a hub of student activity and community engagement, with state-of-the-art amenities designed to enhance both academic and extracurricular experiences. https://businessjournaldaily.com/a-source-of-pride-34m-wellness-center-opens-at-harding-high/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=b4778b9f66-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-b4778b9f66-383892683

Barberton Community Foundation will take more time to decide funding for new CIty Hall Alan Ashworth Akron Beacon Journal The conversation about how the Barberton Community Foundation can help the city fund a new City Hall took center stage Thursday during a meeting of the foundation's board. The issue has been simmering for months behind the scenes in the city of 25,000 residents. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/09/23/barberton-community-foundation-extends-talks-on-city-hall-plan-funding/75262397007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Oh yes, there is a 27' retaining wall there between the buildings.

Cuyahoga Falls plots State Road renewal to complement downtown rebirth Alan Ashworth Akron Beacon Journal Cuyahoga Falls is turning its focus to a stretch of State Road capped on one end by the 490-foot former Rex Humbard tower and on the other by the former Ponderosa Steakhouse, which closed in 2008. In between lies one of the most eclectic mixes of residential and commercial real estate you'll find in Greater Akron. https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/local/2024/09/20/cuyahoga-falls-maps-out-plan-to-improve-south-state-road-corridor-arthur-treacher-rex-humbard-tower/75208413007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65

Friday, September 20, 2024 Guy D'Astolfo Wick Recreation Center Reopens to Public after $1.5M Makeover YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – After receiving a $1.5 million makeover, the Wick Recreation Center building in Mill Creek Park has reopened and will serve the public for the first time in about two decades. Want to continue reading https://businessjournaldaily.com/wick-recreation-center-reopens-to-public-after-1-5m-makeover/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=abcf21c4b8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-abcf21c4b8-383892683

The 20' is not the issue. They need that just to get cars in and out of the garages. The question is why do they need the access drive off of 5th St.? A truck would not be able to make that 90 degree turn onto Jefferson, nor would they want to back out onto 5th.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 George Nelson Port Authority to Buy Downtown Youngstown Buildings for $6M POLAND, Ohio – The Western Reserve Port Authority will purchase City Centre One and the Commerce Building in downtown Youngtown for $6 million, under terms of an agreement approved by the port authority’s board of directors Wednesday morning. https://businessjournaldaily.com/port-authority-to-buy-downtown-youngstown-buildings-for-6m/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=86f6f9cda3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_1_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-86f6f9cda3-383892683

ODNR breaks ground on new Portage Lakes State Park visitor center September 12, 2024 By Staff Writer NEW FRANKLIN — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), along with state and New Franklin officials, took part in a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 10 for a new visitor center at Portage Lakes State Park. According to ODNR officials, the new facility will enhance the visitor experience at the popular boating, birding and fishing destination, and will serve as a “welcoming gateway for thousands of guests, offering interactive and informative displays that highlight the rich history and significance of the park’s eight canal lakes.” https://www.akron.com/articles/odnr-breaks-ground-on-new-portage-lakes-state-park-visitor-center/

Akron looking to sell CitiCenter building September 12, 2024 By Eric Poston Also during the meeting, Council held several public hearings regarding conditional use permits, including to change the parking space requirements for the South Plaza Shopping Center on East Waterloo Road. Currently the zoning code requires one parking space per 200- square-feet of retail space and the conditional use will reduce the requirement to 250-square- feet-per-one-parking space. City officials said plaza officials plan to construct a new restaurant in the northwest corner of the property where the former Paparoni’s Pizza building currently stands. With the construction of the restaurant, the number of parking spaces in the plaza will be reduced from 883 to 773. Plans also indicate a new anchor tenant coming to the plaza and Council approved the conditional use changes. https://www.akron.com/articles/akron-looking-to-sell-citicenter-building/

Replaces a building that has been sitting vacant for likely 15 years with much needed affordable housing. Ohio is short 250,000+ affordable housing units.

Ordinance 316-2024 authorizing a Conditional Use to construct an apartment development at 40 N. Martha Avenue; and declaring an emergency. Vote: 12-0 (Kammer absent). The petitioner plans to raze the former Goodyear Middle School building and replace it with a 160-unit affordable housing development to be known as "The Heights." The project will feature solar panels on the flat roof and is intended to achieve a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver certification. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QkMnkdJRtdsiwugu9

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 George Nelson Port Authority Gets $2.2M Grant for Flight School, Training Center YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Construction of a new flight school and aviation training center at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport could get underway by late 2025, the Western Reserve Port Authority’s executive director said. https://businessjournaldaily.com/port-authority-gets-2-2m-grant-for-flight-school-training-center/?utm_source=Youngstown+Publishing+Company&utm_campaign=18af06fe95-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_10_8_2020_10_2_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d70048470c-18af06fe95-383892683

Looks like a suburban office park building. Doesn't really evoke any sense of the use.

Streetsboro to break ground on new city hall Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier The city of Streetsboro will break ground Sept. 17 on its new City Hall. The building is planned for the same State Route 43 property where the City Center project is underway. It will include the new city hall, field house and splash pad near the new fire station on State Route 43, where the former city hall was located. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2024/09/06/streetsboro-to-break-ground-sept-17-on-new-city-hall/75058315007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65

Yikes....

Akron lands $42 million state ‘innovation hub’ for polymer research, business development Updated: Sep. 05, 2024, 4:44 p.m. |Published: Sep. 05, 2024, 4:36 p.m. By Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio—Akron will soon be the site of a $41.65 million “innovation hub” to encourage polymer research, train new researchers and turn their lab findings into commercial products, state and local leaders announced Thursday. The Greater Akron Polymer Innovation Hub, funded with $31.25 million in state money and $10.4 million from local sources, is expected to create about 2,400 new jobs by 2031, as well https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/09/akron-lands-42-million-state-innovation-hub-for-polymer-research-business-development.html?e=04b384150ba93fa19e5b286d3d9842f4&lctg=5ecf21bc9770376d17022543&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_wake_up 2024-09-06&utm_term=Newsletter_wake_up

Community tours new Green Middle School September 05, 2024 By Eric Poston GREEN -— The community had an opportunity to tour the new Green Middle School during a walk-through Aug. 30. Attendees were also able to sign a wall in the school during the construction tours. The new 187,238-square-foot building will include grades six through eight and will include natural daylighting, improved technology, enhanced security, a library/media center, band and choir room and arts, music and STEM labs. Sixth-grade classrooms will be on the first floor with seventh- and eighth-grade rooms on the second floor. The district is also partnering with the City of Green for the construction of the Green Community Courts building, which will be connected to the middle school. The recreation center will include indoor court space, a turf practice field, walking path and studio space. The middle school is expected to be complete for the 2025-26 school year. Final phases of work including the demolition of the existing middle school and Green Intermediate School and installing the final parking lots and driveways. Improvements to Steese Road will occur after the opening of the school. https://www.akron.com/articles/community-tours-new-green-middle-school/ Demolition of former theater nearly complete in Green September 05, 2024 By Eric Poston GREEN — Regal Interstate Park will soon be a memory as demolition began in August of the movie theater building on Interstate Parkway. The 14-screen theater, which opened in the 1990s, closed in June 2023. Following the closure, Serra Auto Park purchased the approximately 1.2-acre property in January. Local police and fire departments including the Green Fire Department have used the building for training exercises. Tom Flory, managing partner for Serra Auto Park, said the company purchased the property with hopes to expand its brands. He added demolition of the theater is almost complete. https://www.akron.com/articles/demolition-of-former-theater-nearly-complete-in-green/

Renovations planned for three floors of Portage administration building Diane Smith Ravenna Record-Courier Renovations are being planned in the former Ravenna hospital that houses Portage County's administrative offices. Greg Chaplin of Hasenstab Architects presented plans for renovations to the first, fifth and seventh floors of the building. No firm cost estimate or timeline for the project was available. https://www.record-courier.com/story/news/local/2024/09/05/portage-county-administration-building-will-have-renovations-on-3-floors/75015546007/?utm_source=record-courier-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nrec-kentravenna-nletter65