Akron Civic Commons

Connecting & bringing economically diverse neighborhoods together, building civic pride and advancing environmental sustainability in Akron.

[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

WATCH Downtown Akron's Lock 3 transformation in 1 minute 🤯

#AkronCivicCommons #ReimaginingCivicCommons @RamahnJemahl

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Check out how multidisciplinary teams of civic leaders in 10 U.S. cities are transforming public spaces in innovative ways that connect people of all backgrounds, cultivate trust and create more resilient communities.
#innovation #publicspace #cities
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[Kyle Kutuchief @KyleKutuchief]

Night lights at the new @Lock3Akron. Grand reopening on November 29.

[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

📣 We’re thrilled to be a part of the Reimagining the Civic Commons network and a recipient of a third round of national investment to revitalize public spaces in ways that benefit the community.

#AkronCivicCommons #AkronOhio #Lock3 #SummitLake #OhioErieCanal

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Today, we are announcing new investments in civic spaces nationwide to address loneliness & nurture trust.

Learn more here: https://t.co/UXMjaSIiF3
@TowpathTrail @AKCivicCommons @Live6Alliance @MemRiverParks @InnovateMemphis @myphillypark @MaconBibbCounty @TriStateTrails @grpg

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Want to learn more about the @CivicCommonsUS model?
Join this webinar on 10/1: https://t.co/yQKx2WZGs6
#Cities4Everyone #publicspace #civicinfrastructure #impact @bamarquis @Penalosa_G @880Cities @TheJPBFdn @knightfdn @kresgefdn @WilliamPennFdn

[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

Could local civic life save American democracy? Civic engagement and democracy expert Hollie Russon Gilman thinks so.

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Could local civic life save American democracy? Civic engagement and democracy expert @hrgilman thinks so.
Read this piece featuring insights from our recent conversation.
#democracy #civicinfrastructure @TheJPBFdn @knightfdn @kresgefdn @WilliamPennFdn
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[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

Check out the next Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Lock 3 Park Project update! Buchholzer Balcony, Maynard Performance Pavilion Topping Out Ceremony, incoming trees, and more!

#ReimaginingCivicCommons #DowntownAkron

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[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

"Things are looking up in downtown Akron." @beaconjournal @AKCivicCommons @downtownakron @AkronOhioMayor @akroncivic @TheJPBFdn @knightfdn @kresgefdn @WilliamPennFdn @GARFoundation #civicinfrastructure #CivicCommonsUS #downtown #ohio #akron
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[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

On Tuesday, we celebrated the Topping Off of the final beam of the Maynard Performance Pavilion at Lock 3 Park in #DowntownAkron. Thanks to our donors, partners, construction crews and Akron residents for making this vision a reality for Akron. #ReimaginingCivicCommons

[Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition @TowpathTrail]

All aboard! ⚓ Our Canal Boat Captain's Ball Virtual Auction is live! Over 100 items and packages are up for bid to support the #OhioAndErieCanalway and #TowpathTrail. Bid by May 15: https://t.co/CXfgPvkiFU

[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

In March of 2023, Akron was awarded a Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant for $960,000, for visioning and planning for the reimagining of the Akron Innerbelt and healing displaced communities.

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

Reconnecting Communities grants help communities reconnect people & the public realm
@USDOT @AKCivicCommons @AkronOhioMayor @downtownakron @MaconBibbCounty @bikewalkmacon @newtownmacon @CFCGA @knightmacon @CityofMiami @MiamiFoundation @knightfdn @kresgefdn
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[Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition @TowpathTrail]

We're seeking a Summit Lake Canoe Program Coordinator for our summer guided canoe trips. This part-time position requires good organization and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with both adults and youth. More info: https://t.co/tIYkKMchkH

[Mayor Shammas Malik @AkronOhioMayor]

The Akron Innerbelt History Collection is available now and consists of audio recordings, video recordings, photographs and maps pertaining to the history of the neighborhood. New stories have been added this month! View the collection here: https://t.co/tZumfkvkwC

[Civic Commons US @CivicCommonsUS]

WEBINAR: Join @CivicCommonsUS & @NextCityOrg to realize the potential of emerging community engagement strategies.
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#civic #engagement #publicspace #webinar @studiogang @gia_biagi @bloom901 @akciviccommons @towpathtrail @kresgefdn @alexajbush

[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

Inspired by a birding event, #AkronCivicCommons team member @RogerRiddle_ realized that the diverse flora and fauna found at Summit Lake could draw interest to the area, connect people with the Civic Commons work, and shift the longstanding narrative.

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[Akron Civic Commons @AKCivicCommons]

Check out the next installment in the Lock 3 Park construction update series ▶️ #AkronOhio #ReimaginingCivicCommons #Lock3
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[𝔻𝔸ℙ @downtownakron]

Check it out! @CuratedStoreFRT got a prestigious grant from @VIAArtFund to bring public art by Chakaia Booker to Lock 3. Read the @Ideastream story: Public art slated slated for Akron’s Lock 3 honors rubber history https://t.co/rIMnwRnJjF #downtownAkr #akron

[Mayor Shammas Malik @AkronOhioMayor]

I'm extending hours at the Summit Lake Community Center (380 W. Crosier St.) to serve as a warming center from Sun Jan. 14-Tues. Jan. 16 from 8am-7pm. We will keep an eye on the temperatures and extend hours as needed. (1/2)