The following goals and priorities are important for maintaining a strong housing and homeownership base in the City of Akron into the future. A favorite discussion topic of parents in many Akron neighborhoods when it comes to staying in Akron is the question of the continued quality of the public school system. You cannot have success in one area without success in the other.
Schools are very important and linked to housing very closely.
We must focus attention on quality schools to keep homeownership viable in the City of Akron. A growing, improving downtown area, while not critical, is certainly important to attract new ownership to the city and prevent movement to suburbs and surrounding communities. Do not mess with the beautiful housing in Akron. Give young people nice neighborhoods and refurbish homes. This will also take the pressure off of suburban areas where new homes are being built on clear-cut lots.