🌟 AKRON'S LOCK 3 PARK REDEVELOPMENT RECEIVES $1M GIFT: Akron’s Lock 3 Park project, which calls for reimagining the downtown area, is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to a recent $1M donation from an anonymous individual. cleveland.com/akron/2023/12/…

Dan Rice from Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition reflects on the work he and Mayor Horrigan have done together to revitalize Akron's public spaces to be more accessible, equitable, and welcoming for everyone.

Don't forget, METRO Direct & ADA rides are FREE this Saturday, January 6 🚍 For more information, call 330-762-0341.

Tomorrow is the day, Akron! My ceremonial swearing in will take place at EJ Thomas Hall beginning at 1pm. It is free to attend, just make sure you register here: togetherforakron.com/swearing-in. I hope to see you there!

“We believe that to build a more equitable #Akron, our city needs more places that intentionally invite and connect people of all backgrounds, fostering much-needed empathy and understanding.”  Kyle Kutuchief Knight Foundation #publicspace #connection #diversity

Continue kicking off 2024 with inspiration from #CivicCommonsUS. Today we celebrate An Abundant #Akron in pictures. Akron Civic Commons Mayor Shammas Malik Summit Metro Parks 𝔻𝔸ℙ Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition Akron Civic Theatre Let's Grow Akron Akron Community Fdn. GAR Foundation Better Kenmore CDC medium.com/reimagining-th…

Think Outside the Bus: Episode 5 is available now! Sit down with some of our team members to learn about the stories, partnerships, and happenings at METRO! Click here to listen: bit.ly/46LVsU8. Don't forget to tune in every other Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

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)

Check it out! Curated Storefront got a prestigious grant from VIA Art Fund to bring public art by Chakaia Booker to Lock 3. Read the Ideastream News story: Public art slated slated for Akron’s Lock 3 honors rubber history ideastream.org/arts-culture/2… #downtownAkr #akron

Check out the next installment in the Lock 3 Park construction update series ▶️ #AkronOhio #ReimaginingCivicCommons #Lock3 akronciviccommons.org/stories/lock-3…

In honor of Ohio Loves Transit week, METRO team members will be stopping by random bus stops tomorrow to gift our riders Valentine's Day goodies 💌 Where is your go-to bus stop and where can we find you tomorrow?

WEBINAR: Join Civic Commons US & Next City to realize the potential of emerging community engagement strategies. nextcity.org/events/detail/… #civic #engagement #publicspace #webinar Studio Gang Gia Biagi @bloom901 @akciviccommons @towpathtrail Kresge Foundation Alexa Bush @[email protected]

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: tinyurl.com/mpsd5exv

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: ohioeriecanal.org/employment

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.

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: one.bidpal.net/oecc2024

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

"Things are looking up in downtown Akron." Akron Beacon Journal Akron Civic Commons 𝔻𝔸ℙ Mayor Shammas Malik Akron Civic Theatre The JPB Foundation Knight Foundation Kresge Foundation William Penn Foundation GAR Foundation #civicinfrastructure #CivicCommonsUS #downtown #ohio #akron beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/…

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 akronciviccommons.org/stories/cid9x0…