Downtown Beautification
As DAP strives to make sure the Downtown Akron experience is
vibrant and appealing, downtown beautification is at the
forefront of its goals. Through strategic placement throughout
the downtown footprint, DAP sponsors flowerscapes with Keep
Akron Beautiful and also owns and maintains its own set of
floral planters.
 Flower Pots: Floral planters, each handcrafted
depicting different Akron scenesand seasons are found throughout
the downtown footprint, offering visitors seasonal beauty in
the downtown area.
The planters were individually crafted by local landscaper
RickThomas of R.G. Thomas Landscape and Design, Inc. in Akron,
and the artwork on each piece was customized by Dave Thomas,
Rick’s brother.
Citing deep roots to the Akron area, this was a great project
for the 30-year business. According to Rick, "We went
downtown and took photographs of different places that held
significance in the area." These photographs yielded depictions
o the planters of Canal Park Stadium, canal boats, signal
tree, flowers from Keep Akron Beautiful parks and even the
Y-bridge.
 KAB Flowerscapes: Through a partnership with
Keep Akron Beautiful, DAP sponsors 11 Flowerscape sites that
are planned, planted and maintained by Keep Akron Beautiful.
|
