University Park is an emerging urban neighborhood in Akron, Ohio
where a diverse population actively pursues an eclectic and exciting life
of health, education, sustainability, and community. The 50-block
neighborhood is strategically located at the center of education,
medicine, technology and culture.
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  • University Park Safe Neighborhood Initiative Launched

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  • UPA's Model Block Program Refurbishes Homes

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  • UPA Marks Site for First Future Project

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  • UPA Partners with KUD International on Redevelopment of Akron's Core

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  • Featured Cultural Asset: New World Performance Laboratory

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  • New! National Hall of Fame School, Center for STEM Learning

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  • The Third Annual Light-UP! Lantern Festival was October 8, 2011. Watch the video!

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Engines of transition
UPA adds a sense of place
UPA inks development agreement with Equity
to build and manage planned mixed-use development
Building projects announced for UPA
at former Fred Martin Chevrolet site
Akron urban core plan
Rubber meets the road
Taking action in Akron
Leaders aim to help UP area catch up
Belief at the Core
UPA continues to make its case
University Park...
UPA 2nd Annual Start UP! Business Plan Competition

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