{"id":105778,"date":"2016-06-10T16:59:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T20:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/community\/akron"},"modified":"2023-04-19T09:34:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T13:34:16","slug":"akron","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/knightfoundation.org\/community\/akron\/","title":{"rendered":"Akron"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In Akron, Knight invests in public space and public life to attract and engage people, with a focus on building vibrancy in downtown Akron and surrounding neighborhoods. We believe that great public spaces help connect people to place, build a sense of shared community, and provide the quality of life incentives that draw in newcomers and encourage residents to stay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Lock 3 Park work begins – Akron.com<\/a><\/h3>Lock 3 Park work begins – Akron.com<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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VIDEO: Ground breaking at Summit Lake Park in Akron, OH<\/a><\/h3>

<\/span><\/p><\/div>VIDEO: Ground breaking at Summit Lake Park in Akron, OH<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knight Foundation doubles down on its commitment to community and the arts in Akron with an investment of more than $31 million<\/a><\/h3>

<\/span><\/p><\/div>Knight Foundation doubles down on its commitment to community and the arts in Akron with an investment of more than $31 million<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Summit Lake: creating an equitable and inclusive public space in partnership with residents<\/a><\/h3>

<\/span><\/p><\/div>Summit Lake: creating an equitable and inclusive public space in partnership with residents<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knight Foundation invests $8 million to expand and make Akron public spaces more equitable<\/a><\/h3>

<\/span><\/p><\/div>Knight Foundation invests $8 million to expand and make Akron public spaces more equitable<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Knight’s Akron Strategy<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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In 2015, Akron was selected as one of five cities to participate in the national Reimagining the Civic Commons initiative, a partnership of funders, citizens and city government. The goal is to reinvent public spaces such as parks, trails and recreation areas to bring together people from all backgrounds, develop new local leaders who can shape the city, and foster a more active, engaged community. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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In addition to the Civic Commons initiative, Knight\u2019s Akron efforts focus on:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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