[PPT] - PUBLIC MEETING 1 JUNE 21, 2017 AKRON CIVIC THEATRE ABOUT US PowerPoint Presentation

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JUNE 21, 2017

AKRON CIVIC THEATRE

PUBLIC MEETING 1

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TONIGHT’S SPEAKERS

ABOUT US

Chris Hermann, AICP , Principal

Principal-in-Charge

Andrew Overbeck, AICP , Principal

Lead Planner & Project Manager

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OUR TEAM

ABOUT US

Planning, Visioning & Urban Design

Chris Hermann, AICP, Principal – Principal-in-Charge Andrew Overbeck, AICP, Principal - Lead Planner & Project Manager Jefgrey Pongonis, PLA, ASLA, Principal – Urban Design Principal Luis Huber-Calvo, Urban Designer/Project Planner

Market Analysis

Matt Wetli, AICP, Principal Brian Licari, Associate

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STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Dan Horrigan Mayor, City of Akron Steve Abdenour Vice President Operations, Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Sarah Benn Performing Artist, Shivering Timbers Nicholas Browning President-Akron region, Huntington Bank Robert DeJournet Director Community Relations & Diversity, Summa Health Jason Dodson Chief of Stafg County Executive, County of Summit Richard Enty Executive Director, METRO RTA Jennifer Fox VP Director of Client & Community Relations, PNC Bank John Garafalo Vice President Community Investment, Akron Community Foundation Suzie Graham President & CEO, Downtown Akron Partnership David James Superintendent, Akron Public Schools Halle Jones Capers

Sr. VP of Operatons and Manager of Transportation, G.

Stephens Inc. Patrick Kelly Director of Economic Development, FirstEnergy Utilities, FirstEnergy Cory Kendrick Director of Population Health, Summit County Public Health Kyle Kutuchief Akron Program Director, John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Dave Lieberth Principal, Lieberth Consulting Group Christine Mayer President, GAR Foundation Annie McFadden Deputy Chief of Stafg, City of Akron Gregory Mencer Development Manager, Development Finance Authority of Summit County Marc Merklin Managing Partner, Brouse McDowell Gregg Mervis President & CEO, Akron-Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau Brian Moore Partner, Roetzel & Andress Nicole Mullet Executive Director, ArtsNow Dick Norton Greater Akron Chamber Tony O’Leary Executive Director, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Howard Parr Executive Director, Akron Civic Theatre Ryan Pritt Co-Founder, Pritt Entertainment Group Dan Rice President & CEO, Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Gary Rickel Vice President, CB Richard Ellis Scott Riley AkronRubberDucks Heather Roszczyk Akron Entrepreneurship Fellow, Fund for Our Economic Future Jason Segedy Director of Planning & Urban Development, City of Akron Margo Sommerville Vice President, Akron City Council Don Taylor Welty Building Company Joel Testa President, Testa Companies Tony Troppe Principal, Everett Group Srini Venkatesh Chief Science Offjcer, VP of Science & Technology, GOJO Industries Julie Wesel CEO, Chemstress Consultant Company Frank Williams, President, Akron Fraternal Order of Police Matthew Wilson President, University of Akron Katie Wright Co-Founder, Metis Construction Tim Ziga Associate General Counsel, Akron Children’s Hospital

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PLANNING PROCESS

MAY - JUNE JULY - OCTOBER NOVEMBER - DECEMBER DOWNTOWN OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS MARKET & PLACE- BASED CATALYSTS PLAN DOCUMENTATION & IMPLEMENTATION

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3

Working Committee Coordination Existing Conditions Review and Analysis + Additional Stakeholder Interviews Housing Market Research Public Process Launch Draft Plan Working Committee and Partnership Committee Review Final Documentation and Downtown Plan Launch Housing Market Analysis Economic Scan Hotel Market Scan Place-Based Strategies Catalytic Site Development Summary of Catalytic Site Development Concepts and Strategies

Public Meeting #1

Downtown Visioning and Opportunity Analysis June 21, 2017

Public Meeting #3

Final Plan Open House Date TBD

Public Meeting #2

Market, Concepts, and Ideas September 19, 2017

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DOWNTOWN PLAN - GENERAL OUTLINE

PLANNING PROCESS

1 - Existing Conditions 4 - Catalytic Projects 2 - Market Analysis 5 - Policies 3 - Public Process 6 - Implementation

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TONIGHT’S MEETING

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DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM INITIAL ANALYSIS MARKET ANALYSIS DISCUSSION TOPICS & STATIONS

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DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM 1

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NATIONAL TRENDS

DOWNTOWN GROWTH

The millennial generation … continue to express a preference for walkable neighborhoods with bike lanes, public transit and a mix of recreational amenities.” Probably for the fjrst time in history, instead of moving where jobs are, jobs are moving where the talent is.”

– Tom Murphy, senior fellow, ULI

As people increasingly choose to live in cities instead of outside them, employers are following” As companies compete for new hires and the best talent, being located in a vibrant neighborhood is considered a crucial selling point”

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MAIN STREET PROMENADE

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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MAIN STREET PROMENADE

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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STATE STREET BRIDGE

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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THE BOWERY

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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THE BOWERY

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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GEHL SURVEY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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AKRON CIVIC COMMONS

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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TESTA/BRENNAN CITY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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AKRONYM BREWING

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

Akronym...will launch with a 10-barrel brewing system, instantly making it one of the larger breweries in the community.”

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ROUTE 59 PROJECT - OLD MAIN SEWER SEPARATION

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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TAX ABATEMENTS

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

...the city-wide tax abatement will exempt 100-percent of the added property value on new home construction and on signifjcant home renovations for 15 years”

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BRAND FRAMEWORK & MESSAGING THEME

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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ALL PROJECTS

DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

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INITIAL ANALYSIS 2

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2016 - Blue Ribbon Task Force Final Report and Recommendations 2016 - 62.4 Report: Profjle On Urban Health and Competitiveness 2015 - Akron Northside Connections Study 2015 - Akron Downtown Connectivity Study 2015 - Health in All Policies- Community Engagement Plan 2015 - Summit County Community Health Improvement Plan Update 2014 - Retail Market Analysis for Downtown Akron 2014 - Arts and Culture Assessment for Summit County 2012 - Analysis of Potential Rental Housing Development 2012 - Proposed Mayfmower Hotel Market Study 2011 - Connecting Communities 2011 - UPA Akron Core City Vision Plan 2000 - Imagine Akron 2025

PLANS REVIEWED

PREVIOUS PLANNING

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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CASCADE VALLEY NORTH HILL MIDDLEBURY EAST AKRON SOUTH AKRON SUMMIT LAKE LANE-MILLER WEST AKRON WEST HILL HIGHLAND SQUARE

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DOWNTOWN AKRON

AERIAL

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DOWNTOWN (2015)

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CASCADE VALLEY NORTH HILL MIDDLEBURY EAST AKRON SOUTH AKRON SUMMIT LAKE LANE-MILLER WEST AKRON WEST HILL HIGHLAND SQUARE

3,330 47,409 1,342 1,950 Residents Employees Businesses Housing Units

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MAIN STREET

SID Boundary

URBAN CONTEXT

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Under 1,000 People/Sq. Mile 1,000 - 2,000 People/Sq. Mile 2,000 - 4,000 People/Sq. Mile 4,000 - 10,000 People/Sq. Mile Over 10,000 People/Sq. Mile

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SID DOWNTOWN 3,300 Residents

(2 Dwelling Units/Acre)

1,068 Residents

(4.4 Dwelling Units/Acre)

MAIN STREET

POPULATION & POPULATION DENSITY

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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CASCADE VALLEY WEST AKRON WEST HILL HIGHLAND SQUARE

DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN AERIAL

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ROUTE 59 RAILROAD Y BRIDGE VALLEY/STREET SLOPES VALLEY/STREET SLOPES

PHYSICAL BARRIERS

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EXCHANGE STREET TWO-WAY CONVERSION IN PROGRESS INNERBELT PROJECT CURRENTLY UNDERWAY CEDAR STREET TWO-WAY CONVERSION IN PROGRESS

RAND AVENUE DART AVENUE

CEDAR STREET MARKET STREET M A I N S T R E E T HIGH STREET EXCHANGE STREET BROADWAY

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MAJOR STREETS

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DOWNTOWN

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DECK CASCADE DECK

f Developable Ground is dedicated to

Parking (excludes on-street parking)

HIGH/MARKET DECK CITICENTER DECK AKRON CENTRE BROADWAY DECK MORLEY DECK SUMMIT COUNTY DECK OPPORTUNITY PARK DECK

DOWNTOWN PARKING (PERCENT COVERAGE)

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PUBLIC PARKING

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BLOCK SYSTEM

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400’ by 400’ Square 800’ by 800’ Square 1,200’ by 1,200’ Square

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SUPERBLOCK PATTERN

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THE DEPOT (2014) 144 UNITS - 624 BEDS 22 EXCHANGE (2010) 142 UNITS - 471 BEDS + 22,000 SF RETAIL NORTHSIDE LOFTS (2008) 96 UNITS + 20,000 SF RETAIL CANAL SQUARE LOFTS (2014) 55 UNITS MAYFLOWER 233 UNITS MAIDEN LANE LOFTS (2001) 3 UNITS 401 LOFTS (2013) 189 UNITS - 323 BEDS

1,950 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS (2015)

RESIDENTIAL

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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON AKRON ART MUSEUM CANAL PARK LOCK 3&4 CASCADE PLAZA SCENIC RAILWAY NORTHSIDE AKRON PUBLIC LIBRARY CIVIC THEATRE TRANSIT CENTER GOJO INDUSTRIES TOWPATH TRAIL CLEVELAND CLINIC AKRON GENERAL AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER

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ASSETS

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TOWPATH TRAIL

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LOCK 3 & 4 CANAL PARK CIVIC THEATRE SCENIC RAILWAY TOWPATH TRAIL ART MUSEUM JOHN S. KNIGHT CENTER LIBRARY

TOTAL 3.6 MILLION ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VISITORS

ATTRACTIONS

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TOTAL 47,409 DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES

EMPLOYMENT CENTERS

HUNTINGTON BANK & FIRSTENERGY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SUMMIT COUNTY UNIVERSITY OF AKRON FIRST ENERGY/FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AKRON GENERAL/ CLEVELAND CLINIC SOUTH END

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RESIDENTIAL NODES

TOTAL 3,300 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS

NORTHSIDE MAIDEN LANE LOCK 3 STUDENT-FOCUSED HOUSING

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CANAL PARK NORTHSIDE MAIDEN LANE MILL & HIGH RETAIL LOCK 3 RETAIL MAIN BETWEEN EXCHANGE & CEDAR STUDENT-ORIENTED RETAIL CENTRE PLAZA

RETAIL/ENTERTAINMENT

RETAIL DESTINATIONS: 40 TOTAL RESTAURANTS: 55 NIGHTLIFE DESTINATIONS: 27

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NODES OF ACTIVITY

RESIDENTIAL EMPLOYMENT RETAIL/ENTERTAINMENT

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Route 59 Market Street Mill Street Bowery Street C h u r c h S t r e e t U n i v e r s i t y A v e n u e S t a t e S t r e e t B u c h t e l A v e n u e E x c h a n g e S t r e e t C e d a r S t r e e t S e l l e S t r e e t R

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1 1 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES BETWEEN NORTHSIDE & GOJO (20-25 MINUTE WALK)

MAIN STREET

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COLUMBUS - HIGH STREET

VIBRANT URBAN CORRIDORS

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CLEVELAND - EAST 4TH STREET

VIBRANT URBAN CORRIDORS

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CINCINNATI - VINE STREET

VIBRANT URBAN CORRIDORS

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LOUISVILLE - MAIN STREET

VIBRANT URBAN CORRIDORS

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GREENVILLE - MAIN STREET

VIBRANT URBAN CORRIDORS

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DOWNTOWN MOMENTUM

MAIN STREET

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0.8 MILES OF MAIN STREET (53%) HAVE GAPS

ROUTE 59 INTERSECTION LACK OF STREET-LEVEL ACTIVITY LACK OF STREET-LEVEL ACTIVITY MARKET STREET INTERSECTION SURFACE LOTS LACK OF STREET-LEVEL ACTIVITY POOR STREETSCAPE

GAPS IN STREET ACTIVITY

MAIN STREET

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MARKET ANALYSIS 3

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OUT-MIGRATION

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TOPIC STATIONS 4

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TOPIC STATIONS

Draft Planning Principles Opportunity Areas Housing and Development Parking and Transportation Circulation and Connections Open Space, Parks and Trails General Comments

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01 - DRAFT PLANNING PRINCIPLES

It starts with Main Street Address business vacancy Vitality starts with Residential Create a coordinated incentive package

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Make great public spaces Prioritize street design that enhances health and safety Continue to program downtown Expand on successful nodes of activity

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Build on Akron’s rich history Strengthen downtown connections with surrounding neighborhoods and institutions

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WHERE SHOULD WE CONCENTRATE OUR EFFORTS?

USE THE STICKERS AND SHOW US:

LOCK 3 & 4 NORTHSIDE DISTRICT CASCADE PLAZA MUSEUM OF ART GRACE PARK LIBRARY CANAL PARK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

02 - OPPORTUNITY AREAS

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THE DEPOT (2014) 144 UNITS - 624 BEDS 22 EXCHANGE (2010) 142 UNITS - 471 BEDS + 22,000 SF RETAIL NORTHSIDE LOFTS (2008) 96 UNITS + 20,000 SF RETAIL CANAL SQUARE LOFTS (2014) 55 UNITS MAIDEN LANE LOFTS (2001) 3 UNITS 401 LOFTS (2013) 189 UNITS - 323 BEDS MAYFLOWER 233 UNITS

EXISTING RESIDENTIAL

03 - HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT

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WHERE ARE THE RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES DOWNTOWN?

USE THE STICKERS AND SHOW US:

LOCK 3 & 4 NORTHSIDE DISTRICT CASCADE PLAZA MUSEUM OF ART GRACE PARK LIBRARY CANAL PARK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

WHERE ELSE?

03 - HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT

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USE THE STICKERS AND TELL US:

WHAT KINDS OF HOUSING ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

PLACE A GREEN STICKER ON THE IMAGE IF YOU WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF THIS TYPE OF HOUSING DOWNTOWN

WHAT TYPES OF HOUSING ARE YOU INTERESTED IN?

03 - HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT

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QUESTIONS

03 - HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT

What would make it more attractive to live downtown? What kinds of housing are you interested in downtown? Where are the best locations for new residential downtown?

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DOWNTOWN

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DOWNTOWN PARKING

04 - PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

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04 - PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Metro RTA Bus Routes DASH Circulator Route DASH Circulator Stops

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QUESTIONS

04 - PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking Downtown is: How many blocks are you willing to walk to your destination? What would encourage you to use transit to get to, and get around downtown? How could transportation and access to downtown be improved without negatively impacting downtown? Are you familiar with METRO RTA’s free Downtown Dash Service?

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Not an Issue Easy Diffjcult So hard it makes me not want to come downtown 0 (park directly at destination) 1 Block (± 500’) 2 - 3 Blocks (± 1,000’ - 1,500’) Over 3 Blocks I am not familiar with this service I’ve heard about it but have never used it I am an occasional user I use this service frequently

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CEDAR STREET MARKET STREET MLK BLVD SR 59 M A I N S T R E E T HIGH STREET EXCHANGE STREET BROADWAY

TWO WAY ONE WAY +

EXCHANGE STREET TWO-WAY CONVERSION IN PROGRESS INNERBELT PROJECT CURRENTLY UNDERWAY CEDAR STREET TWO-WAY CONVERSION IN PROGRESS

RAND AVENUE DART AVENUE

05 - CIRCULATION & CONNECTIONS

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ROUTE 59 RAILROAD Y BRIDGE VALLEY/STREET SLOPES VALLEY/STREET SLOPES

05 - CIRCULATION & CONNECTIONS

PHYSICAL BARRIERS

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WHERE ARE THE MOST PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY/ UNFRIENDLY PLACES IN DOWNTOWN?

USE THE STICKERS AND SHOW US:

GREEN: AREA FRIENDLY TO PEDESTRIANS RED: AREA UNFRIENDLY TO PEDESTRIANS

LOCK 3 & 4 NORTHSIDE DISTRICT CASCADE PLAZA MUSEUM OF ART GRACE PARK LIBRARY CANAL PARK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

IS DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY?

05 - CIRCULATION & CONNECTIONS

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QUESTIONS

05 - CIRCULATION & CONNECTIONS

How could downtown streets be made friendly for pedestrians? What would improve wayfjnding and ease of access? How could downtown be better connected to surrounding neighborhoods and nearby activity centers? How can existing barriers be addressed?

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LOCK 3&4 PERKINS SQUARE PARK LOCK 2 CASCADE PLAZA GLENDALE PARK GLENDALE CEMETERY UNIVERSITY OF AKRON CANAL PARK COMMERCE PARK LIBRARY PARK BUD & SUSIE RODGERS GARDEN CHARLES GOODYEAR PARK GRACE PARK TOWPATH TRAIL

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SCENIC RAILWAY FREEDOM TRAIL (IN-PROGRESS) TOWPATH CONNECTION (PLANNED) MAIN SREET CYCLETRACK & PLANNED EXTENSION EXCHANGE STREET BIKE LANE (PLANNED) CEDAR STREET BIKE LANE (PLANNED)

Park/Open Space Existing/Planned Ofg-Street Trail Planned Bike Lane

06 - OPEN SPACE, PARKS & TRAILS

EXISTING OPEN SPACE & TRAILS

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QUESTIONS

06 - OPEN SPACE, PARKS & TRAILS

What bike improvements are necessary within downtown? What bike improvements are necessary to connect downtown with nearby assets?

(University, neighborhoods, etc.)

What downtown parks or green spaces do you visit? What park improvements would make you more likely to visit downtown? Are there places for active recreation/sports in or close to downtown?

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WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

USE THE STICKERS AND SHOW US:

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DOWNTOWN AKRON

07 - GENERAL COMMENTS

WHERE DO YOU LIVE?

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WHAT PARTS OF DOWNTOWN DO YOU VISIT/AVOID?

USE THE STICKERS AND SHOW US:

YELLOW: PLACES YOU VISIT RED: PLACES YOU AVOID

LOCK 3 & 4 NORTHSIDE DISTRICT CASCADE PLAZA MUSEUM OF ART GRACE PARK LIBRARY CANAL PARK CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

WHAT IS YOUR DOWNTOWN?

07 - GENERAL COMMENTS

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TELL US YOUR VISION FOR DOWNTOWN & GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN

07 - GENERAL COMMENTS MY VISION FOR DOWNTOWN AKRON IS...

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STATION LAYOUT SIGN-IN ENTRANCE

MY VISION FOR DOWNTOWN IS... WELCOME SIGNAGE WHERE DO YOU LIVE? WHAT IS YOUR DOWNTOWN?

TOPIC STATIONS

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Draft Planning Principles Opportunity Areas Housing and Development Parking and Transportation Circulation and Connections Open Space, Parks and Trails General Comments

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DOWNTOWNAKRON.COM/VISIONPLAN PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.downtownakron.com/visionplan

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