August 4, 200915 yr That would be a decent place for an arena.. Although wouldn't that also add the need for an onramp there to rt 8 south right there?
August 5, 200915 yr /\/\/\ Oh, that's where your were talking about? That wouldn't be a bad spot for an arena. Why wouldn't the Greek Housing be disrupted though? Did they buy all that land behind there, b/c there used to be lots of greek housing between Exchange and Buchtel. Im interested to see what happens on the other side of Exchange St. as the land becomes more valuable. Would be great to revitalize that area for game day festivities and bar crawls. UA bought some of the land in that area east of the stadium. According to Ted Curtis, VP of planning, UA will continue to buy up the remaining parcels. They will then offer to sell SOME parcels to greek chapters so they may buy it back from UA for new Greek Housing. That may or may not come to fruition. It's up to the individual chapters. If they don't take the offer, UA will find another purpose for the land. And, if they do take the offer, there is still plenty of room for the arena and a totally new Greek Village. And your curiosity over the UA purchase of the area south of Exchange is well appreciated. That too would be a prime location for a new UA on-campus arena.
August 5, 200915 yr That would be a decent place for an arena.. Although wouldn't that also add the need for an onramp there to rt 8 south right there? I believe there already are an on-ramp and off-ramp to route 8 where the arena could be placed. The on-ramp is off Goodkirk and the off ramp takes you to Carroll.
August 5, 200915 yr Jake, here is my entire quote and I stand by it. "On the other hand, if the arena is buried in the heart of campus the possibilities for spinoff development just aren't the same. This is one reason the JAR sucks so bad. The fan experience of walking past frozen and locked Olin Hall or even the open Student Center, no matter how nice it is, just isn't exciting to me. Even if built on the periphery of campus, I'm not sure how being built along a one-way Route 8 access road is beneficial. I suppose Exchange St. does have businesses that would benefit and serve Arena visitors, I just don't see anywhere near the same upside as with the potential renaissance downtown." Please don't read any ill will or sinister intent by it, it's just my opinion. Reread my entire post if you care to do so. I support the Zips every way I can and I love UA. I went there for grad school and undergrad. surfohio : sounds like you really don't like The University of Akron. "buried in the heart of campus" WERE YOUR WORDS. You've got to be kidding? Have you not witnessed the campus renaissance. It far outdoes any alleged downtown renaissance that's for sure. You don't realize that it is that campus that has brought life to this community including its downtown. I think you did a lot of stretching of the truth in your post by using well chosen and loaded language. Your position is so far from the truth and facts that I'll just have to say, NO CIGAR FOR YOU SURFOHIO And it is comforting to know that you feel the new on-campus stadium is "buried in the heart of the UA campus" where it will suck like Rhodes arena. Rhodes Arena sucks because of its structural make-up and not its location. Try not being so disingenuous when you debate, surfohio. surfohio : sounds like you really don't like The University of Akron. "buried in the heart of campus" WERE YOUR WORDS. You've got to be kidding? Have you not witnessed the campus renaissance. It far outdoes any alleged downtown renaissance that's for sure. You don't realize that it is that campus that has brought life to this community including its downtown. I think you did a lot of stretching of the truth in your post by using well chosen and loaded language. Your position is so far from the truth and facts that I'll just have to say, NO CIGAR FOR YOU SURFOHIO And it is comforting to know that you feel the new on-campus stadium is "buried in the heart of the UA campus" where it will suck like Rhodes arena. Rhodes Arena sucks because of its structural make-up and not its location. Try not being so disingenuous when you debate, surfohio.
August 5, 200915 yr I'm saying rt 8 should have an exit/entrance @ exchange st. With the stadium on exchange and maybe a new arena on or near the same street people attending games would benefit. Can u imagine traffic issues that will happen with so many having to go over to where that parking deck is to get on rt 8. Its not made for much traffic there. Makes better sense to have it at a major rd that can handle the traffic.
August 5, 200915 yr New proposal, I assume this is between E. Exchange and University Ave, but am not sure. If anybody has some more info please share. Project Name: Wolf Ledges Engineering Building Project Location: Wolf Ledges Parkway Project Description The University of Akron has authorized the construction of a new Engineering Research Building. This building will contain 35,000 s.f. of research labs, faculty offices, conference rooms and other support areas. The selected consultant will verify the program of requirements. The budget is intended to maximize shell space, with a limited area of fully developed facilities. The balance of the shell space will be developed through future research grants and an area for future building expansion is part of the program. The selected site slopes from south to north, between Wolf Ledges Parkway and the CSX railroad. Site design will consider existing as well as future alignment for Wolf Ledges Parkway. I'm saying rt 8 should have an exit/entrance @ exchange st. With the stadium on exchange and maybe a new arena on or near the same street people attending games would benefit. Can u imagine traffic issues that will happen with so many having to go over to where that parking deck is to get on rt 8. Its not made for much traffic there. Makes better sense to have it at a major rd that can handle the traffic. That is going to be a heck of a cluster at the Buchtel exit during gamedays.
August 5, 200915 yr http://www.ohio.com/sports/zips/52521307.html With new stadium, high expectations are set for Zips, Brookhart By Tom Gaffney Beacon Journal sports writer POSTED: 11:00 a.m. EDT, Aug 05, 2009 The University of Akron football team has its first practice Thursday knowing that the particulars of the season make success a necessity, not a suggestion. The pressures of 2009 are unique, compared to the circumstances of the recent past...
August 6, 200915 yr UA to hike tuition 3.5% in spring Only two trustees vote against undergraduate increase, which is maximum allowed by state Tuition for undergraduate students at the University of Akron will stay the same this fall, but increase 3.5 percent in the spring. more bable here: http://www.ohio.com/news/52568862.html
August 16, 200915 yr New proposal, I assume this is between E. Exchange and University Ave, but am not sure. If anybody has some more info please share. Project Name: Wolf Ledges Engineering Building Project Location: Wolf Ledges Parkway Project Description The University of Akron has authorized the construction of a new Engineering Research Building. This building will contain 35,000 s.f. of research labs, faculty offices, conference rooms and other support areas. The selected consultant will verify the program of requirements. The budget is intended to maximize shell space, with a limited area of fully developed facilities. The balance of the shell space will be developed through future research grants and an area for future building expansion is part of the program. The selected site slopes from south to north, between Wolf Ledges Parkway and the CSX railroad. Site design will consider existing as well as future alignment for Wolf Ledges Parkway. I'm saying rt 8 should have an exit/entrance @ exchange st. With the stadium on exchange and maybe a new arena on or near the same street people attending games would benefit. Can u imagine traffic issues that will happen with so many having to go over to where that parking deck is to get on rt 8. Its not made for much traffic there. Makes better sense to have it at a major rd that can handle the traffic. That is going to be a heck of a cluster at the Buchtel exit during gamedays. Yes and we should be so lucky to have such a traffic/parking problem.
August 16, 200915 yr Yes and we should be so lucky to have such a traffic/parking problem. I was told they are going to be blocking some lanes specifically for gameday traffic to ease congestion. Visted the stadium last week, here's the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41459155@N02/sets/72157621912128205/
August 16, 200915 yr Yes and we should be so lucky to have such a traffic/parking problem. I was told they are going to be blocking some lanes specifically for gameday traffic to ease congestion. Visted the stadium last week, here's the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41459155@N02/sets/72157621912128205/ Great shots. Thanks. I was granted a private tour myself of the stadium about a month ago since I'm well connected to UA and know what's going on there. Stay tuned for more great information about UA's growth in general and the decision to build the new UA arena on campus and not downtown.
August 16, 200915 yr Jake, here is my entire quote and I stand by it. "On the other hand, if the arena is buried in the heart of campus the possibilities for spinoff development just aren't the same. This is one reason the JAR sucks so bad. The fan experience of walking past frozen and locked Olin Hall or even the open Student Center, no matter how nice it is, just isn't exciting to me. Even if built on the periphery of campus, I'm not sure how being built along a one-way Route 8 access road is beneficial. I suppose Exchange St. does have businesses that would benefit and serve Arena visitors, I just don't see anywhere near the same upside as with the potential renaissance downtown." Please don't read any ill will or sinister intent by it, it's just my opinion. Reread my entire post if you care to do so. I support the Zips every way I can and I love UA. I went there for grad school and undergrad. surfohio : sounds like you really don't like The University of Akron. "buried in the heart of campus" WERE YOUR WORDS. You've got to be kidding? Have you not witnessed the campus renaissance. It far outdoes any alleged downtown renaissance that's for sure. You don't realize that it is that campus that has brought life to this community including its downtown. I think you did a lot of stretching of the truth in your post by using well chosen and loaded language. Your position is so far from the truth and facts that I'll just have to say, NO CIGAR FOR YOU SURFOHIO And it is comforting to know that you feel the new on-campus stadium is "buried in the heart of the UA campus" where it will suck like Rhodes arena. Rhodes Arena sucks because of its structural make-up and not its location. Try not being so disingenuous when you debate, surfohio. surfohio : sounds like you really don't like The University of Akron. "buried in the heart of campus" WERE YOUR WORDS. You've got to be kidding? Have you not witnessed the campus renaissance. It far outdoes any alleged downtown renaissance that's for sure. You don't realize that it is that campus that has brought life to this community including its downtown. I think you did a lot of stretching of the truth in your post by using well chosen and loaded language. Your position is so far from the truth and facts that I'll just have to say, NO CIGAR FOR YOU SURFOHIO And it is comforting to know that you feel the new on-campus stadium is "buried in the heart of the UA campus" where it will suck like Rhodes arena. Rhodes Arena sucks because of its structural make-up and not its location. Try not being so disingenuous when you debate, surfohio. Nice try but no cigar. You are clearly anti-UA. Your post is your confession
August 16, 200915 yr Since you're the one bringing the argument back - you can either settle it via private messaging, or you can have a few days off. Take your pick. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
August 16, 200915 yr The staduim looks really nice. I like seeing another buildingtop from I-76 going east passing by downtown.
August 17, 200915 yr Yes and we should be so lucky to have such a traffic/parking problem. I was told they are going to be blocking some lanes specifically for gameday traffic to ease congestion. Visted the stadium last week, here's the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/41459155@N02/sets/72157621912128205/ Great set! Thanks for the update. Looks like a beautiful facility. Should definitely help them in the recruitment department.
August 17, 200915 yr Stay tuned for more great information about UA's growth in general and the decision to build the new UA arena on campus and not downtown. When you say on campus and not downtown; where are you talking about because the boundaries of the campus are not as clear cut as they use to be. For example: Do your consider Quaker Square on campus or the stadium or Polsky's?
August 17, 200915 yr When you say on campus and not downtown; where are you talking about because the boundaries of the campus are not as clear cut as they use to be. For example: Do your consider Quaker Square on campus or the stadium or Polsky's? HAHA, don't start it again! That exact argument was discussed a page or two back.
August 20, 200915 yr I found some other pictures of the INFO.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmccl25/sets/72157621945517057/
August 20, 200915 yr I found some other pictures of the INFO.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/dmccl25/sets/72157621945517057/ cool, welcome
September 15, 200915 yr UA to break ground for polymer center By Beacon Journal staff POSTED: 05:12 p.m. EDT, Sep 12, 2009 The University of Akron will break ground for its National Polymer Innovation Center at 9:45 a.m. Monday. The 40,0000-square-foot facility at South Forge and Lincoln streets will house 10 laboratories and ... http://www.ohio.com/news/59134427.html
October 1, 200915 yr Stay tuned for more great information about UA's growth in general and the decision to build the new UA arena on campus and not downtown. When you say on campus and not downtown; where are you talking about because the boundaries of the campus are not as clear cut as they use to be. For example: Do your consider Quaker Square on campus or the stadium or Polsky's? The boundaries of the UA campus are more clear than they have ever used to be thanks to Dr. Proenza's Landscape For Learning. Polsky Building is not on campus anymore than the Rubber Bowl. At the very least Polsky is not on campus proper just like the Rubber Bowl is not on campus proper. The Quaker Square Inn at The Univeristy of Akron has the potential for being/looking on-campus but UA has to make that happen and I believe it can and will. To ask if I think the stadium is on campus is, and I'm sorry, a truly dumb if not dishonest question. Therefore, I won't answer that gamey question.
October 2, 200915 yr So, anyway... It is looking more and more like the University will be building a new Law Building. They have already put out the bid requests for an Architect/Engineer and a Construction Manager. The building will be across the tracks from CBA on the site of the current Buckingham (Center for Continuing Education). It is likely that Wolf Ledges will become a Pedestrian Mall like Buchtel Commons. Most importantly it make Blake super happy because it will be "on campus proper".
October 2, 200915 yr Does that mean they'll be tearing down the original law building? I admit, the law school is one of the blandest places on earth.
October 3, 200915 yr If they go with a joint city/UA venture, I highly doubt it will be smaller than current arena is now- mainly cause the Mayor HATES the Jar. And TTTT, it'll probably be used as a draw for a minor league hockey team.... I think everyone hates the JAR, and recognizes the need for a classier facility. UA is close to downtown, so I could see the joint venture working in Akron's case. It'd be a win-win for both the school and city. You can walk from the school to downtown, correct? Oh yeah. Part of the campus (mainly the Polsky Building) is actually in downtown, on Main Street. Next door to that is Mayflower Manor. Next to that is a surface-level parking, rumored to be the slot for an arena, across the street from Canal Park. I think I said this before, the JAR is just worthless...too small for major university functions, convocations or concerts, and too small to really "feel" like a college arena. put it downtown and it's assured it won't feel like a college arena.
October 3, 200915 yr Skyway to build sit-down eatery near UA stadium Restaurant will be chain's first to go beyond drive-in By Jim Carney Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 12:22 p.m. EDT, Mar 12, 2009 A Skyway restaurant to be built next door to the new University of Akron football stadium is being heralded as more than just a place to eat burgers, fries and onion rings. The restaurant, the first to offer inside seating in the regional chain's 57-year history, is seen as a sign of the rejuvenation of the UA neighborhood around the $61.6 million stadium, said Ken Stapleton, senior economic development adviser and executive director of the University Park Alliance. ''We predicted that InfoCision Stadium would have this kind of positive impact on attracting both new businesses and residents,'' Stapleton said. The Skyway Drive-In Restaurant, to be built at the northeast corner of Spicer and Exchange streets, will be Skyway's third franchise restaurant. In addition to franchise restaurants in Green and Stow, the company also has corporate-owned restaurants in Fairlawn and Medina. It will be located on the site of a car wash, a former Subway restaurant and a legal office. The Subway relocated across the street on East Exchange Street several years ago and the law office of attorney Ted Chuparkoff moved to Akron's Wallhaven area several years ago. The chain's first Fairlawn restaurant opened on West Market Street in 1952, and all Skyways have been drive-ins. To read more, visit....http://www.ohio.com/news/41153437.html The director of the Gardner Student Center back in 2002 told me they were interested in doing this...turns out he was right! Not going to happen. The Directors of Gardner Student Center, either Don Sabatino or Bud Marstin were only speculating. UA is taking that space and let's hope it will be for a new UA arena that will be multi-puposed and not a joint venture with the City of Akron.
October 6, 200915 yr ...except that the person who told me this was the director of the GSC, Dr. Rick Danals. Originally they wanted to put the Skyway IN the Union. (But I think that was the old Curved Window shaped one anyway). Skyway still wants in the area, they started looking. UA can't fuel ALL of the development in University Park. Some of it SHOULD be done by outside businesses and from joint partnerships, ie, the city.
October 6, 200915 yr Does that mean they'll be tearing down the original law building? I admit, the law school is one of the blandest places on earth. I'm not 100% sure. I know they are also doing a feasibility study to replace the Nursing school. So it is possible, but most of the building was built in the 70's so I don't know that it couldn't be retrofitted. Then again there is a major push by Curtis to have a cohesive architecture style to the campus.
October 6, 200915 yr Does that mean they'll be tearing down the original law building? I admit, the law school is one of the blandest places on earth. I'm not 100% sure. I know they are also doing a feasibility study to replace the Nursing school. So it is possible, but most of the building was built in the 70's so I don't know that it couldn't be retrofitted. Then again there is a major push by Curtis to have a cohesive architecture style to the campus. From the feasibility study that they released, they are going to renovate the existing building. The Architect gave these "design options" (click on for blow-ups): They also had this interior rendering (for whatever reason, maybe there were more done that they didn't release?)
October 9, 200915 yr The RFQ suggests different options for building placement http://www3.uakron.edu/bids/lawschoolrenfeasibility-siterfq.doc
October 12, 200915 yr The RFQ suggests different options for building placement http://www3.uakron.edu/bids/lawschoolrenfeasibility-siterfq.doc Yes, from what I understand, renovating the old building would be more difficult and costly than building new. They are going to tear down Buckingham Hall to make way for the new building.
November 30, 200915 yr Makeover: UA's 'front door' on Main Street has a vibrant new look The vibrant view along Main Street features scenes ranging from basketball to Soap Box Derby racers in action. http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=815023&pageTitle=Recent%20Headlines&crumbTitle=Main%20Street%20makeover
December 1, 200915 yr With the success of the nationally ranked soccer team, the University is looking to begin renovations of the soccer stadium at Lee Jackson Field. The rendering follows:
December 1, 200915 yr This is the link for the detail plans for the soccer stadium! http://www3.uakron.edu/bids/soccerstadimphase1print.pdf
December 2, 200915 yr Man, I hate to bitch about my alma mater, but the Polsky building is a prime example that the school has virtually no idea on how to integrate with their surroundings. The artwork on "the front door" of Main St. is cool, but more akin to something that you do with a building to mask its vacancy. The Polsky building under the U of A is as much as a dead zone as the day when the department store closed. You want a vibrant makeover, you need windows you can actually see through filled with retail along that stretch. Makeover: UA's 'front door' on Main Street has a vibrant new look The vibrant view along Main Street features scenes ranging from basketball to Soap Box Derby racers in action. http://www.uakron.edu/im/online-newsroom/news_details.dot?newsId=815023&pageTitle=Recent%20Headlines&crumbTitle=Main%20Street%20makeover
December 2, 200915 yr ^I thought the exact same thing when I saw that article....seems like a big waste of prime streetfront space with all the other things going on around that area....and a missed opportunity for the university to generate revenue. Not to mention the safety aspect of having "eyes on the street" to make campus safer. I'd rather at least like to see some type of scholastic activity going on inside in the building than covered windows.
December 2, 200915 yr ^I thought the exact same thing when I saw that article....seems like a big waste of prime streetfront space with all the other things going on around that area....and a missed opportunity for the university to generate revenue. Not to mention the safety aspect of having "eyes on the street" to make campus safer. I'd rather at least like to see some type of scholastic activity going on inside in the building than covered windows. Maybe someone can answer this, but I thought they had offices on the first floor? I know I have been in the lobby on the 1st floor a couple years ago, and it is a very dreary place.
December 2, 200915 yr They certainly should have gotten revenue generating retail from the onset, but I can tell you that when it opened it certainly wasn't "dreary" at all. There were offices in the windows, maybe they're still there- but the bottom floor had a food court with a Subway, Taco Bell, and a few other small satellite food carts. It attracted a lot of traffic from Main St. and Polsky was a vibrant, front door for the University. But soon after they kicked out those businesses. Apparently the McDonalds on the other floor of the Polsky building had a contract that prevented other businesses from locating there and competin with them. That was the start of the dreary, "dead zone" feel of the place. I also have a feeling that UA wanted to exclude non students from the building, thus the theory of getting rid of or reducing the food court and making the Main St. entrances look as unwelcoming as possible. ^I thought the exact same thing when I saw that article....seems like a big waste of prime streetfront space with all the other things going on around that area....and a missed opportunity for the university to generate revenue. Not to mention the safety aspect of having "eyes on the street" to make campus safer. I'd rather at least like to see some type of scholastic activity going on inside in the building than covered windows. Maybe someone can answer this, but I thought they had offices on the first floor? I know I have been in the lobby on the 1st floor a couple years ago, and it is a very dreary place.
December 2, 200915 yr It seems to be, over time, the usage of the Polsky building shifted...yes, there are offices and lab space on the first floor, but the building itself is also home to the Early College High School, which I Think is located on the first floor (I could be wrong)...which may impede on developing out that floor to retail. Also, who would use the retail? UA Aux Services focuses on retail the directly benefits the students first-so a retail operation on the Polsky building at the virtual end of campus is probably not on their top list of developments. In addition, safety seemed to play a BIG factor on why the first floor is essentially cut off from main street...bums and vagrants tended to waltz right in and cause trouble so the school felt it was nessecary to close off the main street side. It seems to be several factors...not just one!
December 3, 200915 yr I'm sorry to hear the whole "troubles with downtown" issue is still going on....what an embarassment for the city. It always seems like Akron is constantly taking one step forward and then two steps back. It seems to be, over time, the usage of the Polsky building shifted...yes, there are offices and lab space on the first floor, but the building itself is also home to the Early College High School, which I Think is located on the first floor (I could be wrong)...which may impede on developing out that floor to retail. Also, who would use the retail? UA Aux Services focuses on retail the directly benefits the students first-so a retail operation on the Polsky building at the virtual end of campus is probably not on their top list of developments. In addition, safety seemed to play a BIG factor on why the first floor is essentially cut off from main street...bums and vagrants tended to waltz right in and cause trouble so the school felt it was nessecary to close off the main street side. It seems to be several factors...not just one!
December 3, 200915 yr But that's not really the case...Its about what the University wants to provide for its students first, then downtown second. On that note, with TWO UA retail failures (Planet Underground and Campus Palette) they may be backing off retail for now. Downtown has made some significant strides in the last few years, but it's going to take time and patience to really get it moving again. I'm sorry to hear the whole "troubles with downtown" issue is still going on....what an embarassment for the city. It always seems like Akron is constantly taking one step forward and then two steps back. It seems to be, over time, the usage of the Polsky building shifted...yes, there are offices and lab space on the first floor, but the building itself is also home to the Early College High School, which I Think is located on the first floor (I could be wrong)...which may impede on developing out that floor to retail. Also, who would use the retail? UA Aux Services focuses on retail the directly benefits the students first-so a retail operation on the Polsky building at the virtual end of campus is probably not on their top list of developments. In addition, safety seemed to play a BIG factor on why the first floor is essentially cut off from main street...bums and vagrants tended to waltz right in and cause trouble so the school felt it was nessecary to close off the main street side. It seems to be several factors...not just one!
December 17, 200915 yr UA moves forward with plans for new law building By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 06:54 p.m. EST, Dec 16, 2009 http://www.ohio.com/news/79453982.html I guess this is the kind of mediocrity you get with URS as your designer.
April 7, 201015 yr ...except that the person who told me this was the director of the GSC, Dr. Rick Daniels. Originally they wanted to put the Skyway IN the Union. (But I think that was the old Curved Window shaped one anyway). Skyway still wants in the area, they started looking. UA can't fuel ALL of the development in University Park. Some of it SHOULD be done by outside businesses and from joint partnerships, ie, the city. And as I predicted, it didn't happen. UA bought the land where the skyway was supposed to go last December and is in the process of buying up the rest of the land. Dr. Daniels was mistaken and UA is in no way footing the entire bill for UPA by buying up the parcels between the stadium and freeway. These purchases are about actual campus expansion which is a sparate from the UPA concept and development. And to reiterate saying that downtown Akron is a part of the campus is akin to saying that since all poodles are dogs, then that must mean all dogs are poodles. While it is arguable that a small part of the campus is located downtown, it doesn't follow that that means all of downtown is on campus. All dogs are not poodles!
April 7, 201015 yr UA moves forward with plans for new law building By Carol Biliczky Beacon Journal staff writer POSTED: 06:54 p.m. EST, Dec 16, 2009 http://www.ohio.com/news/79453982.html I guess this is the kind of mediocrity you get with URS as your designer. I like it!
April 8, 201015 yr Removed some incredibly arrogant and off-topic posts from Blake in this thread, along with some replies. Please do yourself a favor, Blake, and respect not only fellow forumers, but that of moderators and administrators. It is appreciated that you give the same respect and courtesy that we present, even if you respectfully disagree with some comments that others have made. Giving sass or being crude is only going to resort to your posts being deleted and your account suspended for a time period determined by the severity of the offense. Thank you.
April 22, 201015 yr Looks the the University is planning a pretty significant mixed use development. This is from their request for proposals: SCOPE OF PROPOSAL The University of Akron is interested in receiving proposals from qualified organizations for the procurement, financing and construction of a mixed use development which includes student housing, parking facilities, research facilities, retail facilities through partnership with private developers. GOALS New housing facilities will accommodate the potential demand for student housing; permit the continued renovation of existing University housing; and attract new students to The University of Akron. The development will include residential support facilities which will be verified during the programming and planning phases of the project. Support facilities may include food service, storage and recreation activities. New parking facility will provide enough parking to support all new housing and research facilities; and will supplement other University parking needs. The Development may include a new research facility which will provide laboratory and office facilities to enable externally and internally funded initiatives. The Development may include retail facilities which will serve both the University and the surrounding area. Notwithstanding the above stated project goals, the proposal may offer any or part of the above project goals and/or other such project goals as may be deemed desirable and acceptable by The University. All work will comply with The University of Akron Capital Planning and Facilities Management Design and Construction Guide. SITES Current University and external planning initiatives may affect the final location of new student housing. The Campus Development Guide Plan has identified the following locations for new student housing (a map will be provided at the Pre-Proposal Meeting): 1. The block between Folk Hall and Grant Street, north of Wheeler Street and south of the Exchange Street Residence Hall; 2. The block between Grant Street and Sherman Street, north of Wheeler Street and south of privately owned properties on Exchange Street. 3. Other campus property as may be proposed by the developer and approved by the University. 4. All property immediately adjacent to The University of Akron.
April 22, 201015 yr Looks the the University is planning a pretty significant mixed use development. This is from their request for proposals: Sounds like a huge project. The first two areas would suggest replacement of Gallucci Residence Hall or the Town Houses.
April 22, 201015 yr Sounds like a huge project. The first two areas would suggest replacement of Gallucci Residence Hall or the Town Houses. Yea, funny to b/c I just parked in the Gallucci lot the other day to take some pics of some new apartments that are going in across the street and was wondering when that was going to come down. The apartment building across Grant St. is in real bad shape too, they both need to go.
April 27, 201015 yr It looks like they will be starting construction within a month or so on a Starbucks in the Exchange St. Dorms.
April 27, 201015 yr Should be interesting to see the competition between the new Starbucks and the newly rebuilt locals Aroma Coffee.
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