Planning panel approves $80,000 contract for Let—s Grow Akron community gardening program

Jun 3, 2025

The committee approved authority for the director of planning to contract with Let—s Grow Akron Inc. for the city—s public gardening program; staff said the city will receive approximately $5.8 million in HUD CDBG funds for 2025 and recommended $80,000 to fund the gardening program for the 2025 season.

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The Planning Committee authorized the director of the Department of Planning and Urban Development to enter into contracts with Let—s Grow Akron Inc. to provide the city—s public gardening program, carrying out elements of the 2025 consolidated plan.

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