Isn't there a thread for Wallhaven development? If not, there should be.

I think most of it has gone into the Highland Square thread or the general Akron development thread.  Much I hate to say it because I basically live in Wallhaven (or at least that's the closest neighborhood with a recognizable name), there isn't exactly a constant stream of Wallhaven development news.

Isn't there a thread for Wallhaven development? If not, there should be.

Go ahead and start one. This is the second Wallhaven development in a decade. Haha

As far as LBJ re-investing back in Akron.  I think he'll pick and choose where he invests.  He's built playground basketball courts, expanded STVM gym, and money for housing projects.  I would expect things along the line of that.  Probably donating more to STVM, perhaps a youth center in Elizabeth Valley, perhaps helping out with the arena in downtown Akron.

 

Also just noticed this from 2014.  Considering the new I Promise school, I think it's safe to say that he went a little bit bigger than that ... even as just moved his playing career to LA for his twilight NBA years (almost certainly more for Hollywood opportunities than basketball ones).

Isn't there a thread for Wallhaven development? If not, there should be.

Go ahead and start one. This is the second Wallhaven development in a decade. Haha

It's a trend! Things are picking up!

Google streetview:   https://www.google.com/maps/@41.0930287,-81.5370879,3a,75y,280.09h,85.55t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1szfcuoOMFPSIxm9VxHJxpoQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

 

LeBron James Family Foundation to renovate Akron apartment building into transitional housing for I Promise School students and families

Updated 11:59 AM;Today 11:24 AM

By Robin Goist, cleveland.com

 

AKRON, Ohio – The LeBron James Family Foundation has partnered with Graduate Hotels to open transitional housing for families of Akron’s I Promise School.

 

The foundation is set to renovate the historic Westmont apartment building on Rhodes Avenue near West Market Street in Akron’s Highland Square neighborhood – about five blocks from the school – in time for families to move into the “I Promise Village by Graduate Hotels” by July 2020.

 

https://www.cleveland.com/akron/2019/11/lebron-james-family-foundation-to-renovate-akron-apartment-building-into-transitional-housing-for-i-promise-school-students-and-families.html

Edited November 4, 20195 yr by MuRrAy HiLL

This is a new infill house in Highland Square on Casterton Ave. First infill I've seen in a long time. I believe this was actually a lot split from the adjacent property.

 

 

I see they're wedging the most oversized driveway in there that they can.

@X - I think the driveway is a little wider than average since it's a shared drive

On 5/12/2021 at 1:09 AM, andrew0816 said:

@X - I think the driveway is a little wider than average since it's a shared drive

Correct. Here is the before.

 

Highland Shoe Repair, sole storefront of its kind remaining in Akron, to close by December

Krista S. Kano

Akron Beacon Journal

 

The last shoe repair shop within Akron city limits, Highland Shoe Repair, will close by Dec. 1, owner Bob Ferguson announced Saturday via Facebook. 

Ferguson, who has owned the shop for nearly 30 years, wrote he had always planned to retire at age 65, but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated plans. 

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2021/06/20/highland-shoe-repair-close-december-owner-bob-ferguson-says/7763332002/

On 5/11/2021 at 12:47 PM, yanni_gogolak said:

This is a new infill house in Highland Square on Casterton Ave. First infill I've seen in a long time. I believe this was actually a lot split from the adjacent property.

Not a bad looking house when compared to other new builds I've seen. 

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/old-temple-israel-in-akron-transforming-into-a-large-center-for-arts

 

Looks very interesting. I always thought Highland square lacked a community arts center. This space will definitely come in handy for events like the film festival and in general to keep visitors in the neighborhood Longer. Also, this form has been dormant for too long, if anyone has any more insight with any additional protects, please share!

On 8/31/2022 at 9:28 PM, bigal123 said:

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/akron-canton-news/old-temple-israel-in-akron-transforming-into-a-large-center-for-arts

 

Looks very interesting. I always thought Highland square lacked a community arts center. This space will definitely come in handy for events like the film festival and in general to keep visitors in the neighborhood Longer. Also, this form has been dormant for too long, if anyone has any more insight with any additional protects, please share!

 

The film festival is already held at the movie theater?

'Connecting the community': Akron's Temple Israel getting new life as arts-based center

Jim Mackinnon

Akron Beacon Journal

 

Temple Israel, a mainstay of Akron's Highland Square neighborhood since 1911, is being reenvisioned and redeveloped as a community arts center.

Tony Troppe, whose downtown Akron projects include the Blu-Tique Hotel, Blu Jazz+, The Trailhead and more, purchased the Merriman Road property more than a year ago. Work is underway now to clean up the interior as Troppe and partners seek city approval so the project can be completed.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/09/07/akrons-temple-israel-getting-new-life-as-arts-based-connector-tony-troppe-highland-square/65466543007/

Creativity extends outside HUG with new earthen labyrinth at Highland Square arts center

Kerry Clawson

Akron Beacon Journal

 

 

Akron residents are invited to visit and walk through a recently completed labyrinth outside the new Highland Square Universal Gathering Space (HUG), designed by longtime Akron artist Chuck Ayers.

The labyrinth is a nod to the new HUG creative space redeveloped from the historic Temple Israel — a place of peace.

HUG owner Tony Troppe has run into opposition from some neighbors on Weber Avenue, behind the former temple.

Neighbors raised concerns about light, noise levels during events and a need for a fence for privacy and noise reduction.

Troppe said he was addressing neighbors' concerns.

 

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/entertainment/arts/2023/09/30/new-labyrinth-outside-hug-arts-center-highland-square-akron/70935365007/?utm_source=nabj-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily-briefing&utm_term=Content List - Stacking - optimized&utm_content=OHIO-AKRON-NLETTER65