City of Akron Council Committee Meetings - 9.21.2026

The City of Akron Council's Planning and Economic Development Committee held a meeting on September 21, 2026, focusing on several public hearings and ordinances related to urban development and redevelopment plans. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of conditional uses for new housing developments and commercial projects, such as a six-unit apartment complex near Cole and Schweitzer Avenues and the reconstruction of a 7-Eleven gas station and convenience store at 2129 South Main Street. The committee also reviewed redevelopment plans for the Schwitzer and West Wilbath areas, aimed at leveraging tax increment financing to stimulate commercial and industrial growth. Additionally, the council discussed and approved a five-year lease renewal for office space at the Pry building for the utility business office, valued at approximately $1.2 million, with a slight increase over the previous lease. Motions to suspend rules and approve the lease were passed unanimously. The meeting included considerations of zoning variances, site design, and stormwater management related to these projects, reflecting the city's efforts to balance development with community and environmental concerns.