Posted July 13, 200717 yr Akron planners back urban renewal plan Residents pack meeting; city to acquire 20 homes on east side for 644-acre project By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer The Akron Planning Commission on Friday approved the city's renewal plans for 644 acres in East Akron that includes Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s world headquarters. The area described in the ``Eastgate Urban Renewal Area Plan'' -- roughly bounded by East Market Street to the north, Archwood Avenue to the south, Kelly Avenue to the west and Massillon Road to the east -- is mostly zoned industrial... www.ohio.com John Higgins can be reached at 330-996-3792, 800-777-7232 or [email protected]. _____________________________________________________________________ Residents dispute location `blighted' Akron mayor defends redevelopment plan, acquisition of property By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer Residents of the ``poet streets'' off Seiberling Street told Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic on Thursday night that they do not appreciate their neighborhood being described as ``blighted.'' The gathering at East High School was the first public meeting for the city to describe its plan to redevelop 644 acres of mostly industrial land south of East Market Street between Kelly Avenue and Massillon Road. The city has identified 20 residences and two small businesses it wants to acquire on Twain, Poe, Darwin, Spencer and Shakespeare avenues... www.ohio.com John Higgins can be reached at 330-996-3792, 800-777-7232 or [email protected].
July 17, 200717 yr Posted on Tue, Jul. 17, 2007 Akron Renewal Plan Goes Foward Measure authorizes city to take land for East Akron proposal By John Higgins Beacon Journal staff writer The Akron City Council approved a renewal plan and blight report Monday night for 644 acres of industrial land that includes Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. It was a unanimous vote. Councilman Bruce Kilby, D-2, who owns property within the area, abstained. Kilby did not abstain, however, from speaking out against the plan. He argued that the city has not fully considered possible environmental problems with Goodyear's inactive landfill, and those comments may land him in legal hot water... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Higgins can be reached at 330-996-3792 or [email protected]. Beacon Journal reporter Phil Trexler contributed to this report. www.ohio.com
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