Downtown Akron Partnership

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Akron, OH 44311
Telephone: (330) 255-6000

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Ohio Legislature Approves City of Akron State Capital Budget RequestsYesterday, the Ohio General Assembly finalized and approved Senate Bill 450, which appropriates $3.7 billion in capital funding throughout the state for the next fiscal year. This year’s capital budget bill provides nearly $7.8 million for Summit County projects, including $400,000 for the City of Akron’s Dan Street Public Safety Training Facility. The funding will allow for improvements to this facility which houses the Akron Police Department’s training bureau and other state and federal agencies.

Summit Sweet Stroll Returns for a Second Year of Sweet Adventures Across Summit CountyPopcorn! Peanuts! Candy! The Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is excited to announce the return of the Summit Sweet Stroll on June 13, 2026. The stroll is a deliciously fun way to explore Summit County one scoop, handful and sweet treat at a time.

Statement of the METRO RTA Board of TrusteesThe METRO Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees has voted to accept the recommendations of the independent Fact-Finder in the current collective bargaining process with the Transport Workers Union, representing Bus Operators, Vehicle Servicers, and Customer Care Representatives.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.