City of Akron Council Committee Meeting - 6.29.2026 (Planning & Economic Development)

The City of Akron Council Planning and Economic Development Committee held a meeting on June 29, 2026, where they approved an ordinance to amend the purchase and development agreement with City Center Development LLC for the City Center building at 146 South High Street. The amendment supports the developer's application for a HUD 221(d)(4) loan to finance the conversion of the building into 116 market-rate apartments, aiming to revitalize downtown Akron by increasing residential population. The committee unanimously consented to the amendment without further questions, facilitating the project's progression.