In the second installment of the Pillars of Civic Commons, we’ll be diving deeper into what we mean by Value Creation.

A year-long environmental study of Summit Lake, a 100-acre lake in south Akron, shows improved water and sediment quality, opening doors

In this third installment of the Pillars of Civic Commons, we’ll be diving deeper into what we mean by Socioeconomic Integration.

A lot has happened over the last year with Akron Civic Commons and we wanted to take a few moments to reflect as we hit the ground running in 2018.

Something new has come to Akron’s Summit Lake Community Center: free public wireless internet service.

Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP), a Special Improvement District organization, held its second public meeting for its strategic Downtown Vision and Redevelopment Plan on Tuesday, September 19th.

Lisa Nunn is ready, just give her a cape. Nunn said she is prepared to be honored as the inaugural Local Food Hero on Sept. 26 by the Summit Food Coalition.

What a way to start the observance of Kwanzaa on December 26th at Summit Lake Community Center with SWAG (Students With A Goal) hosted the first night.

Civic Commons Studio #2 in Chicago showcased the successful work of the Stony Island Arts Bank and how Rebuild Foundation, Place Lab and Theaster Gates are facilitating neighborhood revitalization

The history of Summit Lake is long and varied, beginning with its creation as a natural lake and wetland.

Long-time neighborhood activist Shirley Finney really likes what’s happening at Summit Lake.

Every spring, downtown Akron takes on a fresh look as volunteers tackle beautification projects through Downtown Akron Partnership’s Green & Clean program.

There is a new look at Summit Lake, and even bigger things are coming.

Taking a photograph of a tree or the Towpath Trail is not an easy task, says 13-year-old Ruth Webb.

Learning journeys and city exchanges are an important facet of the Civic Commons process that we often don't touch on.

The Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is working with the City of Akron to fine tune the latest plans for the bicycle route through downtown Akron.

Learn more about the new augmented reality experience in Lock 2 Park and the company that made it happen.