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Home in Akron

Home in Akron is a special content series being produced by the Akron Media Collaborative exploring the complex issues confronting Akron’s housing and rental markets and its impact on citizens and the city’s goal of growing its population.
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This “Home in Akron” story or page is part of a local media collaborative informed by a series of 2019 town hall meetings across Akron.

Throughout 2021, we are continuing to explore the complex issues confronting Akron’s housing and rental markets and the impact on citizens and the city’s goal of growing its population.

Project partners include the Akron Beacon Journal, The Devil Strip, WKSU, Your Voice Ohio, News Channel 5 and Reveal – The Center for Investigative Reporting.

Want to get involved?

Our reporters are convening small-group conversations in the coming months about housing issues in Akron. Individuals who participate will receive a $50 gift card.

To join the conversation, sign up here.

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Click here for stories we’ve followed through on and to submit your ideas.