tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072003064687322366.post4634655062369830170..comments2023-03-23T05:47:01.984-04:00Comments on Valley Voyages: Akron Industry TripAndreas Johanssonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00014672796168098682noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072003064687322366.post-74781162593935394662008-11-23T19:46:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:46:00.000-05:00I don't think that the poor residents in Akron are...I don't think that the poor residents in Akron are holding it back from competing with other metropolitan areas. Other large cities are doing fine and they have plenty of unfortunate souls. New York City, for example, is a major tourist attraction and also the home of countless homeless people.Liennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412135466256485070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072003064687322366.post-17152904395193148832008-11-16T12:01:00.000-05:002008-11-16T12:01:00.000-05:00"Fledgling City" is a phrase I borrowed from the W..."Fledgling City" is a phrase I borrowed from the Wikipedia on Akron.<BR/><BR/>I think the idea is that Akron was once like really tiny, then it got somewhat large as a result of the rubber industry, then it got huge.Sethnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376824691348314794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072003064687322366.post-32277723243153294452008-11-16T07:49:00.000-05:002008-11-16T07:49:00.000-05:00I don't think fledgling is the word you wanted for...I don't think fledgling is the word you wanted for that context.<BR/><BR/>How do you think the U of A owning Quaker will effect it? Could these dorms bring more/better students to the school?<BR/><BR/>You have a point about historic and eco tourism, however you might be surprised at what a growing attraction and movement they are. Check those topics out online.<BR/><BR/>Compared to the other 8 large cities in Ohio, Akron is actually the lowest in percent of poverty and the greatest in schools and neighborhoods.First Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04253337839601643025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072003064687322366.post-79649260431382243012008-11-15T10:22:00.000-05:002008-11-15T10:22:00.000-05:00I think you have a point about people not flocking...I think you have a point about people not flocking to Akron. The historical qualities probably aren't one of the best attractions because people want to see more modern attractions.Anna Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02629848392787224008noreply@blogger.com