--Ashley--
Akron succeeded as an industrial spot along the canal for many reasons. For example, many jobs were created as a result of the commerce flowing through the canal. Some of those jobs were building the canal boats, guiding the boats through the locks, and loading and unloading the cargo. This leads to another important reason as to why Akron was very successful at that time. The canal was a great way to transport many goods faster and at one time.
Akron is slowly trying to gain back its economical and cultural success. Not only did they preserve some history by turning the Quaker Mills into hotel’s and offices, they also have the Inventor’s Museum, and Akron University has expanded which attracts many students. The Akron Polymer Science Building is also beneficial because they are helping expand the study of polymers to invent or improve things such as bullet proof vests. Another thing Akron is trying to do is to create as comfortable, and more suburban living place within the city limits. Most are near the park system where they are trying to connect the Cleveland and Akron bike trail.
Also, at my dad’s request, they have the Firestone golf classic.
Akron seems to be heading in a good direction so far, but as Anna said, there is still room for growth.
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5 comments:
You're a genius.
I like how you included all of the things Akron does have now, giving it an optimistic view.
You all raise good points about the tourist attractions, both good and bad. But what about a place to live and work and raise a family. Once people came here in great numbers. Now, I am afraid people are leaving cities, like Akron, in great numbers. What can be done to stop that?
There was an interesting study of the area done about 2 years ago that made recommendations for drawing young families to come here to live. You should check it out. I think you can find the stories at Ohio.com, the Beacon Journal's website.
akron has also done quite a bit of research into how to bring back a young professional class...they even spent some serious change on hiring an outside consultant to come in and work with the city to attrack this group...check out TeamNeo when you get a chance, it is not only Akron but all of NE Ohio that is working to retain young upwardly mobile professionals...since we don't have the weather they want to do something...
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Looks boring.
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