Preserve the Valley

Theiss Woods is a 45-acre property owned by the city of Akron near Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The city originally received a proposal to develop the land into housing, which faced strong opposition from the community.

Residents say the zoning code should call for less density, more green practices in future developments around the CVNP.

The Akron Planning Commission has recommended approval of a residential development project that proposes 197 new townhomes on the former Riverwoods Golf Course.