RubberBuzz || Akron Unleashed: Heights Housing

4.10.2005

Heights Housing

With Akronites being so concerned with being "cool," they're overlooking all the uniqueness history Akron has to offer. Akron's history has created kick-ass neighborhoods that all tell a story. Maybe this is why Akron is great.

Goodyear Heights is put together during a time when rubber ruled. The area has aged, but the residence, along with the city, are doing all they can to revive the area. What good will that do? Look at Highland Square. The once rundown area received a face lift a few years ago and look at the results. The Square is now the most educated area in Akron and the old turn of the century houses are being restored by the residence who love their neighborhood.

Maybe the investment in a outsider to market Akron will end up being a great idea, but think of the other uses for that money? What if Akron spent time rebuilding it's neighborhoods? What better way to be cool then to have nice, affordable housing in an urban neighborhood to attract young families and singles? Screw cool, that would be hot.

The Beacon Journal :: Goodyear Heights people a proud lot

(joe :: Heights Housing)

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