Akron council approves conditional use to expand parking for Head Start sites
Apr 6, 2026
After a public hearing, Akron City Council unanimously approved a conditional-use ordinance allowing parking expansions and renovations at 839 South Arlington Street and 1037 Wiley Avenue to house Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms, with planning staff recommending approval.
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The Akron City Council on April 6 approved an ordinance authorizing conditional-use changes to expand parking and renovate two vacant buildings at 839 South Arlington Street and 1037 Wiley Avenue so they can be reused for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The measure passed unanimously, 12–0, after a public hearing and presentations from planning staff and project proponents.
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