Hotel plan fizzled. Now Akron seeks ideas to save 110-year-old Bowen School
The City of Akron, which last summer sought developers for the former Akron Public Schools headquarters before state-granted demolition money expired, this week asked again for someone who was willing to find a new use for the 110-year-old building. The previous respondent, Walt Zielinski, said Tuesday his plan to redevelop the onetime Bowen School Building into a hotel came up $3 million short.
Akron’s community calendar
Looking for things to do in Akron? Signal Akron’s events calendar is your go-to guide for what’s happening across the city each week. From family-friendly festivals and outdoor concerts to art exhibits, food truck rallies, and neighborhood block parties, we’ve gathered events that showcase the energy and creativity of our community.
Signal Akron in the community
Inside Akron’s 24 neighborhoods
North Hill embraces diversity, sits at center of Akron’s immigrant community
Asian immigrants, among others, halted a population decline and now a new North High School is on the way.
‘Friendly’ Summit Lake sees rebound with new residents, recreation investments
Neighborhood is home to 3,000 residents and Akron’s largest body of water.
Cascade Valley community identity shaped by its history and potential
Central Akron area connects to downtown, seven other neighborhoods and was home to a prominent jazz scene in the early 1900s.