Expand Infill Housing Development

Description

Facilitate infill housing development on vacant City-owned lots to attract investment and add new homes in Akron's neighborhoods.

Why is This Important

Vacant lots weaken neighborhoods, but they also represent real opportunity. By making City‑owned parcels available for construction and providing builders with ready‑to‑use plans, the City is turning empty lots into new homes that strengthen communities and grow Akron's housing stock.

Initiative Wins

Released 50 parcels in Summit Lake for infill development through a request for proposals (RFP) process.
Partnered with Summit County Land Bank and a local architecture firm to create permit-ready plans for a range of infill housing types and a Made in Akron housing pattern book.

Impact Spotlight

What We’ve Done This Quarter

Engaged architecture firm to develop permit-ready plans and the housing pattern book (expected Q3 2026).

What We’re Working on Next Quarter

Preparing development agreements for Summit Lake infill housing, with 12-15 homes expected to begin construction in 2026.
Working with the Service Department to improve utility connections on infill lots to make them more build-ready.