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Akron committee backs demolition of Goodrich Middle School, will preserve urban farm corner

3841964 · June 16, 2025
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The Public Service Committee recommended suspension of rules and a favorable report for an ordinance to demolish Goodrich Middle School, preserving a corner used as an urban farm and noting the project was in the capital budget and recently bid.

The Public Service Committee recommended suspension of the rules and gave a favorable report on an ordinance authorizing the director of public service to bid and contract for the demolition of Goodrich Middle School.

Chris, the city’s public service director, told the committee the project is in the capital budget and "this will be a complete removal." He said the school was originally constructed in 1930 with additions in 1954 and 1964, and that environmental remediation, removal of asphalt and…

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