Articles Archives
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2012
FEBRUARY
JANUARY
2011
DECEMBER
Building community around downtown jobs
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
1,000 UA volunteers turn out to help community
International firm in marriage with UPA for Akron downtown redevelopment
International firm's partnership is "jolt" for University Park Alliance plans
MAY
At the corner of 'eds' and 'meds': The emerging promise of University Park
Urban Planners Envision Vibrant Akron
Focusing on Four Akron Districts
APRIL
Economy revs up in University Park
Cisneros to speak at UA luncheon: University Park hosts ex-HUD secretary
FEBRUARY
University Park ripe for change (audio)
Expert says University Park area has what it takes for economic growth
New YMCA facility getting a big workout
JANUARY
Streetlife makes cities valuable (audio)
City planner to talk about urban design
Pedestrians are vital, says urban planner
2010
NOVEMBER
Donations go together like peanut butter, jelly
SEPTEMBER
Ceremony celebrates new Leggett school
New Towpath development kicking off Akron Bike Week
AUGUST
Legislation seeks to expand ability of urban universities to aid neighboring communities
University Park Art Fair back at Grace Park
University Park Art Fair at Akron’s Grace Park
JULY
Thai eatery opens in University Park in Akron
Akron named hub; BioInnovation Institute gets new home
University Park Alliance picks head
University Park Alliance, University Park Development Corporation merge
JUNE
Knight Foundation names Akron leader
MAY
Alliance Urged to Meet Revitalization Challenge
Renewed, Reenergized, Resilient in Akron
MARCH
Leveraging University Resources for Community Revitalization
College President in Akron Leads University and City Transformation
Traffic planner touts benefits of slimmer streets
Doing something great in Akron
FEBRUARY
Victorian home lovingly restored into office space
University Park looks to proclaim its identity
Welcome to Akron's 'new' neighborhood
JANUARY
Economist tells Akron group that attracting talent is key to thriving cities
2009
DECEMBER
University Park plans Speaker Series
Speaker to discuss city centers
NOVEMBER
Alliance leader Stapleton plans to move on
University Park Alliance earns national award
Habitat, YMCA get $200,000 each
OCTOBER
Crosswalks make strides near campus
Lantern procession to glow in Akron
University Park will come to life with Light UP! Lantern Festival
Institute to show how to add Service Learning to your curricula
AUGUST
Bike week to hold race at UA campus
Crank UP Bicycle Scavenger Hunt
Activities are planned for akron bike week
Attendees view, buy, make, wear art in University Park
Art Fair brings attention to University Park
Grace Park hosts Art Fair on Saturday
Summa Health System, Akron Area YMCA Team Up For $11 Million Project
YMCA to build new center on City Hospital Campus
Summa to build University Park YMCA
Program gets children ready to start school
JULY
2009 Greater Akron Economic Development Guide
JUNE
Neighborhood Leadership Institute graduates inaugral class
MAY
University Park reports progress
OSU lauds Akron after-school program
Softball receives honor at UPA Awards Luncheon
GAR Foundation awards grants to 30 Nonprofits
City honored with University Park Alliance Award
APRIL
Celebrate Earth Day with the opening of the new University Park Cycle Shop
MARCH
All-day, full-year Preschool opens in University Park
FEBRUARY
Business group to hold meeting
Nominate today for $1000 University Park Alliance Awards
SPARK hoping to ignite learning process for kids
JANUARY
The Greater Akron Chamber Relocation Guide
Program to train local leaders
Habitat, YMCA get $200,000 each
2008
DECEMBER
Elves learn wheeling and dealing
Christmas elves hand out nearly 1,000 new bikes in Akron
Santa's helpers pay visit to Mason Park
Engagement at The University of Akron
Habitat opens doors to home ownership to four families
Roo Brew finally on tap in Akron
Make a Difference in University Park
UA receives Carnegie designation
NOVEMBER
Incentives offered to full-time employees to purchase homes in University Park
Does Akron want to take big strides economically or not?
OCTOBER
Modern, urban living ahead at Spicer Village
SEPTEMBER
AUGUST
Akron Bike Week puts spotlight on two wheeled fun
Akron's first Bike Week kicks off Friday
Bike Week events from CoolCleveland
Like to bike? Try 8 days of events
City gets wheels turning on bike iniative
JULY
JUNE
Foundation of learning in built in the home
New UA area townhomes unveiled
Akron scores hat trick, honored again as All-American City
MAY
Akron Mayor wants to see more change
Akron sees investment in 50-block area
Akron road markings pave the way for bicyclists
Mayor to speak at University Park Alliance Awards Luncheon
APRIL
GAR awards UPA $1.08 million grant
FEBRUARY
Mason Community Learning Center Family Fair
