Council approves conditional use to convert Hotchkiss Elementary into mixed-use complex
Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
Akron City Council voted unanimously to authorize a conditional use permitting a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Hotchkiss Elementary at 33 Dorcas Ave, converting the two-story building into two commercial spaces and 10 apartments; planning staff recommended approval subject to conditions.
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Akron City Council on June 9 approved an ordinance authorizing a conditional use to convert the former Hotchkiss Elementary at 33 Dorcas Avenue into a mixed-use development, voting 12-0 after suspending council rules.
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