The partnership between the city and the housing authority was instrumental in getting this grant, and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic played a big role in that, according to O'Leary. Plusquellic was president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and put Akron in the spotlight during much of the evaluation process. The Mayor also worked closely to ensure that other community interests, like the Urban League, the Akron Zoo and the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, remained committed to the area, helping attract private investment that maximized the benefits of this project.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Spotlight: AMHA Executive Director Tony O'Leary Talks About Edgewood Village & the Mayor's Leadership on Housing
Eighty families have now moved into Akron's new $53 million Edgewood Village, and construction will soon begin on an additional 49 units. The housing project has recently won three awards and the response from residents is overwhelming, according to AMHA Director Tony O'Leary, who speaks about the project and the transformation of a neighborhood in this video.
The partnership between the city and the housing authority was instrumental in getting this grant, and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic played a big role in that, according to O'Leary. Plusquellic was president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and put Akron in the spotlight during much of the evaluation process. The Mayor also worked closely to ensure that other community interests, like the Urban League, the Akron Zoo and the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, remained committed to the area, helping attract private investment that maximized the benefits of this project.
The partnership between the city and the housing authority was instrumental in getting this grant, and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic played a big role in that, according to O'Leary. Plusquellic was president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and put Akron in the spotlight during much of the evaluation process. The Mayor also worked closely to ensure that other community interests, like the Urban League, the Akron Zoo and the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, remained committed to the area, helping attract private investment that maximized the benefits of this project.
