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Resident says Akron demolitions have increased homelessness, cites demolition spending
3280174 · May 13, 2025
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Summary
A resident told Akron City Council that recent demolitions displaced dozens of people and alleged promised assistance and compensation were not provided; she cited demolition counts and dollar figures.
Raina Ward told Akron City Council she and neighbors were forced out of a building at 1431 South Main with short notice and said promised city assistance did not materialize.
Ward said the city has “demolished 88 structures in the first 119 days of this year” and later discussed a target figure for the year and spending she attributed to demolition…
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