White Pond

The mixed-use housing and retail development is set to be built near an area of wetlands on the west side of Akron. Residents have expressed traffic and environmental concerns.

The legislation was approved the same night residents were ushered out of a raucous city council meeting.

Akron City Council narrowly approved the controversial White Pond development over raucous objections by residents concerned about traffic and environmental issues.

Akron officials say a proposed housing and retail development on an area of wetlands is needed to meet the city's housing demands, but residents are concerned it will harm the environment.

While city officials are excited about a potential new housing development on the west side, residents are concerned the project will harm the environment. The area contains wetlands and wildlife.

While city council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for White Pond Reserve, a residential and retail development, residents are speaking out with concerns about the environment and potential endangered species.