Bowery redevelopment

Developers working Downtown Akron’s Bowery Project expect residents will be able to move into apartments in the renovated bank building starting Oct. 1. It’s the first phase of a mixed-use project expected to add jobs in construction, legal services and retail. But where people will shop remains a problem. There are still not enough residents in the area to attract a major grocer, so developers are looking for another solution.

2019 is shaping up to be a busy year for northeast Ohio cities and towns trying to revitalize themselves. At least two dozen have turnaround plans in…