Walkable cities

Akron City Council is considering changing the zoning code in the Merriman Valley and Schumacher Area to a form based code.

The city of Akron has released a new zoning code for the Merriman Valley and Schumacher Area. City officials answered questions from residents and business owners about the new code Wednesday night.

Law professors discuss the 34-count indictment against the former president and what comes next.

A report by Smart Growth America found Cleveland is the most equitably walkable city in the U.S., because of its public transit, affordability and accessibility for low-income people. But many of the city's residents say they don't feel comfortable walking in their neighborhoods.

Rebuilding Akron as a 21st century city could mean overhauling zoning codes, embracing its historical architecture and putting city streets on a diet – by…