Since 2019, the CUDC has been providing urban design support for the City of Akron, with particular focus on areas designated by the Great Streets Akron initiative and winners of the Akron Parks Challenge led by the Akron Parks Collaborative.


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Check out Akron’s new Storefront Design Guidelines!

Learn more about best practices, tips, and ideas for storefront improvements that are eligible for funding through Great Streets Akron’s facade grant program.