/news/tags/white-pond White Pond en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:58:51 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-16/akron-residents-continue-to-fight-white-pond-reserve-development-call-for-new-council-vote 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. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 20:58:51 GMT /environment-energy/2023-02-16/akron-residents-continue-to-fight-white-pond-reserve-development-call-for-new-council-vote Anna Huntsman /government-politics/2022-12-29/akron-increases-penalty-for-menacing-city-employees-including-elected-officials The legislation was approved the same night residents were ushered out of a raucous city council meeting. Thu, 29 Dec 2022 16:55:09 GMT /government-politics/2022-12-29/akron-increases-penalty-for-menacing-city-employees-including-elected-officials Anna Huntsman /environment-energy/2022-12-12/akron-city-council-to-vote-on-controversial-white-pond-development-monday-night Akron City Council narrowly approved the controversial White Pond development over raucous objections by residents concerned about traffic and environmental issues. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:11 GMT /environment-energy/2022-12-12/akron-city-council-to-vote-on-controversial-white-pond-development-monday-night Anna Huntsman /news/environment-energy/2022-11-30/dozens-express-traffic-environmental-concerns-at-white-pond-reserve-community-meeting 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. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:25:44 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-11-30/dozens-express-traffic-environmental-concerns-at-white-pond-reserve-community-meeting Anna Huntsman /news/environment-energy/2022-11-22/breaking-down-the-white-pond-drive-housing-development-debate-in-akron 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-11-22/breaking-down-the-white-pond-drive-housing-development-debate-in-akron Anna Huntsman /news/environment-energy/2022-11-14/akron-residents-voice-environmental-concerns-over-proposed-new-development-at-white-pond-drive 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. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:14:04 GMT /news/environment-energy/2022-11-14/akron-residents-voice-environmental-concerns-over-proposed-new-development-at-white-pond-drive Anna Huntsman