Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition

Since 2016, Akron has been working with residents and community leaders to co-create and co-steward public spaces in downtown, Ohio & Erie Canal Park and Summit Lake neighborhoods. We’re thrilled to be a part of the Reimagining the Civic Commons network and a recipient of a third round of national investment to revitalize public spaces in ways that benefit the community. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gxQHCVqf or www.ohioeriecanal.org/news We could not continue to do this work without the support from our national partners and our local partners and residents. Together, we are transforming Akron into a safe, equitable and welcoming city for everyone through investment in our parks, trails and public spaces. #ReimaginingCivicCommons #AkronOhio #AkronCivicCommons

Tune in for the next Lock 3 Hard Hat Update - There's a lot to see! Lock 3 has really transformed over the last few months as the intricate design details are installed. Each area has been designed to bring a unique experience for visitors to the venue. From shade, to ample seating, accessibility improvements, a world-class performance stage, and more - the vision of Lock 3 as a welcoming, accessible, equitable and high-quality public space, co-designed by residents, is coming to life! We are very grateful for our partners at the City of Akron, Ohio, Knight Foundation, and all of our partners and funders for the redevelopment of Lock 3. #AkronCivicCommons #ReimaginingCivicCommons https://lnkd.in/gcey34Vw

The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition was awarded an Enbridge Fueling Futures grant of $10,000 for the Ohio & Erie Canalway Environmental Stewardship Program. The program engages neighborhood residents and youth in the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Canal Cleanups through June 2025 in structured programs that are safe, welcoming and encourage responsibility and environmental stewardship to improve the habitat along the Towpath Trail. The Enbridge Fueling Futures Program energizes communities through initiatives that strengthen community safety, vibrancy and sustainability. Thank you to Enbridge Gas Ohio for supporting our Environmental Stewardship Program!

Did you see the latest Lock 3 Park redevelopment hard hat update? In this update, you'll notice the park's connectivity come to fruition through the winding serpentine walkways that connect the Maynard Performance Pavilion to the Frances and Richard Buchholzer Balcony. 16 trees have been planted throughout the balcony, where wood decking is being installed to create a fresh, natural atmosphere for the park. The project is on schedule and on budget to open this fall. https://lnkd.in/gy_z4B4T

Welcome, Ashton to the Ohio & Erie Canalway! We are excited to have you on board with the Event & Development Team.

All Aboard! ? Our Canal Boat Captain's Ball Virtual Auction is now LIVE! Bid on over 100 unique items, baskets, packages and experiences across the Canalway, state of Ohio, and beyond! All proceeds support the continued development of the Ohio & Erie Canalway, Towpath Trail, connector trails and public spaces. Get your bids in by May 15: https://lnkd.in/gxNHxtt6

The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition is proud to announce this year's Canal Boat Captain, T. Clifford Deveny, M.D. ? Clifford Deveny, M.D. is President and Chief Executive Officer of Summa Health, one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio and nationally renowned for its excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery. Dr. Deveny is an experienced physician and healthcare administrator with a proven track record in dealing with complex health system operational and physician alignment issues. We want to thank Dr. Deveny for his exemplary commitment to community wellness across the Ohio & Erie Canalway and support of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Congratulations, Cliff! For more information on Cliff and the Canal Boat Captain's Ball Virtual Auction, visit https://lnkd.in/gzBH8zi4 #OhioErieCanalway #TowpathTrail #CaptainsBall #Fundraiser

It was a beautiful day for a hard hat tour to view the progress of the Akron Civic Commons 2.0 Lock 3 Park. Coming this fall!

Inspired by the enthusiasm at a bird-watching event, Akron Civic Commons team member, Roger Riddle made the realization that the diverse flora and fauna found at Akron's Summit Lake could draw interest to the area, connect people with the Civic Commons work, and shift the narrative of the neighborhood park. "There was no better way to combat a longtime, stigmatized reputation of the lake as a polluted and unsafe place than showcasing the wonderful plants, animals and birds for which Summit Lake is home." #AkronOhio #SummitLake #TowpathTrail #OhioErieCanalway #AkronCivicCommons #ReimaginingCivicCommons

Check out the third installment of the Lock 3 Park hard hat update series, where we see infrastructure work continue with drainage and electrical lines for the Maynard Performance Pavilion and concrete foundations complete for the Main Street balcony. #AkronCivicCommons #ReimaginingCivicCommons #AkronOhio #PublicParks https://lnkd.in/g9rpfz2w