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Community Event 2 10.2.2018

AGENDA TODAY’S TOPICS 1 Why do a Neighborhood Plan What We Heard 2 Community Event 1 Recap 3 Analysis & Findings 4 Planning Framework 5 Tonight’s Activity 6 Discussion 2

1 WHy do a neighborhood plan

MIDDLEBURY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN NEEDS TO BUILD ON CURRENT COMMUNITY EFFORTS + This is a great neighborhood with great community leaders + Individuals and organizations are doing great things to support existing residents and welcome new ones + The plan should honor the history and character of the neighborhood 4

MIDDLEBURY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN CHALLENGES + How should the neighborhood continue to evolve? + What improvements are needed? + What are the next steps? 5

current projects C A S C A D E V A L L E Y $300 MILLION IN INVESTMENTS Freedom Trail SUMMA CAMPUS t S e g EXPANSION r o F STARK STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Market St Hazel St G O O D Y E A R H E I G H T S OLD MIDDLEBURY Eastland Ave Buchtel Ave NURSING HOME - U N I V E R S I T Y 797 MARKET ST. O F A K R O N Carroll St EANDC LIHTC 8 PROJECT Rubber City Trail GREAT STREETS Newton Ave r e v i R a g 59 o h Exchange St a y u C e l t SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL t i L Arlington St e THE EAST END v A e DEVELOPMENT s a C FIRE STATION N O 2 Johnston St 76 77 76 S O U T H A K R O N E A S T A K R O N

PROGRAM & INITIATIVES The Well + Community Toolshed + Middlebury Placemaking Grant + “60 for 60” Housing Campaign + Block Challenge + Akron Food Works Kitchen Incubator Neighborhood Network + Neighborhood Reborn Home Repair Projects EANDC + Energy Auditing Program + Financial Fitness Course + Homebuyer Education Course L.I.N.K.S. Community & Family Services + Boys and Girls After-School Academy + Community Garden + Beautifjcation Projects/Community Reinvestment + Fatherhood Initiative Program 7 + MEICHV Program

PROGRAM & INITIATIVES Asia Inc. + Microfjnancing & Microloans + Health Programs + Interpreting & Translation Services + HAPI Fresh Farmer’s Market & Community Garden + Food Assistance Programs Ardmore Inc. + Congregate Housing & Shared Living + Employment Services Keep Akron Beautiful + Recycling and Trash Receptacles + Community Beautifjcation & Landscaping Big Love Network + Akron City Repair 8

PROGRAM & INITIATIVES Community Health center + Addiction Treatment Programs + Transitional & Permanent Housing + Prevention Programs The Homeless Charity & Village + Homeless Services + Transitional Support Services + Life and Job Skills Programs Battered Women’s Shelter + Domestic Violence Services + Women’s Services Family of Faith Community Church Open Door Community Church 9

process TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3 UNDERSTANDING DEVELOPING + DECIDING TESTING IDEAS MONTHS 1 + 2 MONTHS 3+4 MONTHS 5+6 + Neighborhood Tour + Conceptual Plans and Draft + Draft fjnal plan with Strategy Development recommendations, + Existing Conditions Analysis implementation steps and and Plan Review + Idea testing with Core Team action items and Steering Committee + Steering Committee Meeting + Support fjnal Core team, + Stakeholder Interviews Steering Committee and (June 27th) Community meetings Community Activity #1: Community Activity #2: Community Activity #3: Middlebury Wednesdays Plan “Hand-Ofg” (December) Highlighting Components of the (July 11) plan (October 2) 10

2 WHAT WE HEARD COMMUNITY EVENT 1 RECAP

what we learned PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 12

what we learned PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT MIDDLEBURY? 211 + Historical signifjcance SURVEYS COMPLETED + Diverse population + People $27,478 AVERAGE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME ISSUES FACING MIDDLEBURY: + Low-income neighborhood 40% + Abandoned buildings/blight RESIDENTS WHO LIVE + Lack of amenities IN POVERTY 13

what we learned PREVIOUS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MIDDLEBURY TODAY IS... MIDDLEBURY’S FUTURE... + A central neighborhood without a center ; + A neighborhood with a clearly defined center that is well-connected to surrounding areas + A walked neighborhood that isn’t walkable ; and features a mix of inviting public and private spaces; + A working-class neighborhood without enough work ; + A walkable neighborhood with a safe pedestrian network connecting walkers to destinations; + A neighborhood of homes without enough homeowners ; + A healthy and safe neighborhood , in perception and reality; + A neighborhood surrounded by anchors that don’t anchor wealth here . + A neighborhood with higher rates of homeownership ofgering quality housing for all ; + A “walk to work” neighborhood , ofgering meaningful work to those who live here, and places to live and spend time for those who work here; + A place drawing inspiration from its past as an ethnically diverse and working-class neighborhood . 14

COMMUNITY EVENT 1 OVERVIEW 50+ PARTICIPANTS 15

PROJECT ONLINE PRESENCE OVERVIEW 39 PARTICIPANTS 16

MY VISION FOR MIDDLEBURY IS... + Become a place of prosperity for all people in the neighborhood . Improve conditions so people and businesses can thrive, while being mindful of displacement and gentrifjcation. + Become a place that celebrates its rich legacy. Preserve the character and diversity of the neighborhood. Uncover and make visible the historical signifjcance of Middlebury. + Become a safer place to live, work and play . Proud residents and inviting for newcomers. Increased home ownership, afgordable and renovated buildings. + Become a more connected community. Ensure that streets are walkable, bikeable, and safe for all users. Make stronger connections between Middlebury and nearby institutions. 17

WHERE IS SAFE TO WALK IN MIDDLEBURY? PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE WALKING + Around the East End development + Freedom Trail + Residential areas surrounding E Buchtel Ave. and Johnston St. + Near schools and community centers, especially when there are crossing guards on duty 18

WHERE IS IT UNSAFE TO WALK IN MIDDLEBURY? PLACES THAT DISCOURAGE WALKING + Intersection of Buchtel Ave. and Market St. + Intersection of Arlington St. and Market St. + Near Dave’s Supermarket + By Summa/YMCA along Market St. 19

WHERE IS SAFE TO BIKE IN MIDDLEBURY? PLACES THAT ENCOURAGE BIKING + Along the Freedom Trail on the north side of Middlebury + Around East End development + About half of the respondents indicated they do not bike in the neighborhood + Responses indicated the neighborhood is not currently bike friendly 20

WHERE IS UNSAFE TO BIKE IN MIDDLEBURY? PLACES THAT DISCCOURAGE BIKING + Market St between Arch St. and Case Ave. + Exchange St between Annadale Ave. and Market St + Not applicable/don’t ride a bike + Major corridors like Market St., Arlington St., Exchange St., and Buchtel Ave. + In the road + Diffjcult to ride everywhere 21

WHERE SHOULD WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS? + Underutilized/vacant properties + Major intersections on Market Street, including Buchtel Ave., Exchange Street, and Arlington Street + Dave’s Supermarket site + Schools and community centers + Along the Little Cuyahoga River 22

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE BETTER CONNECTED TO? + East End development + Destinations along Market St + Commmunity destinations. The most cited were Summa Health Campus, Community College, Mason School, Community Center + Existing commercial areas, such as Dave’s Supermarket, Compass Cofgee, and The Bomb Shelter + Freedom Trail 23

2 ANALYSIS & FINDINGS

Systems C A S C A D E FREEDOM TRAIL V A L L E Y NATURAL CORRIDORS Freedom Trail Trails Eco Corridors t S e g r o F Market St Hazel St G O O D Y E A R H E I G H T S Eastland Ave Buchtel Ave U N I V E R S I T Y O F A K R O N Carroll St 8 Rubber City Trail r Newton Ave e v i R a g LITTLE CUYAHOGA RIVER o 59 h Exchange St a y u C e l t t i L RUBBER CITY TRAIL Arlington St e v A e s a C Johnston St 76 77 76 25 S O U T H A K R O N E A S T A K R O N

Systems C A S C A D E V A L L E Y MAJOR CORRIDORS Primary Secondary t S e g r o F EXCHANGE ST Tertiary Market St Hazel St G O O D Y E A R H E I G H T S Eastland Ave Buchtel Ave U N I V E R S I T Y MARKET ST O F A K R O N Carroll St 8 Newton Ave r e v i R a g 59 o h a y u C e l t Exchange St t Arlington St i L e v A e CARROLL ST s a C Johnston St 76 77 76 26 S O U T H A K R O N E A S T A K R O N

Systems C A S C A D E V A L L E Y BUILT ENVIRONMENT Non-Residential Residential t S e g r o F RESIDENTIAL Market St Hazel St G O O D Y E A R H E I G H T S Eastland Ave Buchtel Ave U N I V E R S I T Y NON-RESIDENTIAL O F A K R O N Carroll St 8 Newton Ave r e v i R a g 59 o h Exchange St a y u C e l t t i L Arlington St e v A e s a C Johnston St 76 77 76 27 S O U T H A K R O N E A S T A K R O N

Systems Systems C A S C A D E V A L L E Y NODES & GATEWAYS NODES & GATEWAYS t S e g r o F MARKET/BUCHTEL Market St Hazel St G O O D Y E A R H E I G H T S Eastland Ave Buchtel Ave U N I V E R S I T Y O F A K R O N Carroll St 8 MARKET/ARLINGTON/EXCHANGE Newton Ave r e v i R a g 59 o h Exchange St a y u C e l t t i L Arlington St e v A e s a C Johnston St CASE/ARLINGTON 76 77 76 28 S O U T H A K R O N E A S T A K R O N