Akron, Ohio offers a shining example of the many benefits of street trees.
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When a neighborhood commercial street comes back to life, the whole city benefits.
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…even when they get rid of a few parking spots in the process.
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A neglected church building in Akron, Ohio has been transformed into a hub for nonprofits, innovation and community.
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After the crowds clear, what type of long-term impact does a public event leave in its wake?
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A vacant house becomes a resource and community space for immigrants, visitors and neighbors.
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How can city governments and neighborhood groups work together effectively to make their town stronger?
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In Akron, Ohio, local leaders are taking steps to ensure that vacant spaces can be filled and new businesses can thrive.
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What does putting up lawn chairs and chalking lines down the street actually accomplish?
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Good food and good community are helping to shape a successful downtown.
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A unique competition at the University of Akron enables students to realize their entrepreneurship dreams.
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Strong citizens take pride in the micro as well as the macro, from their front lawn to the city in which they live.
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To rebuild Akron, we must think big, but work equally hard on doing the small things extremely well.
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“When we look at Akron, we see nothing but opportunity." - Chuck Marohn
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Lessons from Akron's transportation history.
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Our neighborhoods won't be revived with a giant infusion of cash. Rather, we have to take small steps over time to truly build economically prosperous cities.
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New investment and residential redevelopment is not the enemy of these communities. It is their best friend.
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Why are our cities so spread out, struggling to pay their basic maintenance bills? A look at our history can tell us a lot.
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Once the "Rubber Capital of the World," Akron, Ohio is rebuilding its economy to focus on small local businesses rather than risky, large-scale gambles.
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Over the last 70 years, our cities and towns have spread out in a way that our forebears never dreamed of, and that future generations will never be able to pay for.
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