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You’re Invited to a Glendale Park Visioning Workshop!
Our partners at Progress Through Preservation is embarking on a project to restore Glendale Park, located across from the historic Glendale Steps. This project is an opportunity to revitalize an important site in Akron’s history. We want to hear from you as we begin this work together. You’re invited to attend an upcoming Visioning Workshop to share your ideas for the future of Glendale Park. More details can be found below:
Glendale Park Visioning Workshop
When: Thursday, February 8th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Vincent de Paul School Cafeteria, 17 South Maple Street, Akron, OH 44303 (Enter through Door B)
What: This workshop will include a brief presentation to introduce the site and the project, followed by several activities to gather input about the future of Glendale Park. Refreshments will be provided and limited parking is available on-site.
RSVP: Since refreshments will be provided, we would love for you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/52JbEZSkHfb.me/e/52JbEZSkH
All you need to bring to this workshop are your ideas for Glendale Park and Steps. We hope to see you there!
Glendale Park Visioning Workshop
When: Thursday, February 8th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Vincent de Paul School Cafeteria, 17 South Maple Street, Akron, OH 44303 (Enter through Door B)
What: This workshop will include a brief presentation to introduce the site and the project, followed by several activities to gather input about the future of Glendale Park. Refreshments will be provided and limited parking is available on-site.
RSVP: Since refreshments will be provided, we would love for you to RSVP so we can plan accordingly. RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/52JbEZSkHfb.me/e/52JbEZSkH
All you need to bring to this workshop are your ideas for Glendale Park and Steps. We hope to see you there!
Our Mission
To support growth, investment and development through community events and outreach, to encourage neighborhood pride and a desire to live, work and play in West Hill, Akron.
HISTORY |
WHERE WE SERVE |
The West Hill Neighborhood Organization (WHNO) was founded by West Hill residents and became an official entity with the State of Ohio in 1997. It was originally formed as a member organization with a focus on preserving the historical fabric of the local community. Through the efforts of WHNO and the surrounding neighborhood, the Hall Park Allotment Historic District (Oakdale Ave.) was listed on the National Historic Register in 2002.
Currently the organization is focusing on promoting the Unified Public District 40 (UPD40) special zoning area featuring retail businesses within homes. A UPD40 Community House is being planned to demonstrate the housing concept. . |
WHNO serves the West Hill neighborhood as defined by The City of Akron consisting of the area between Cascade Valley and West Akron/Sherbondy Hill from, Rhodes Ave. to the north (Highland Square border) and Innerbelt Pkwy to the south (Downtown Akron border), Major thoroughfares include Maple St., North St., Exchange St,, W. Market St. and Crosby St.
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