Akron Mayor Shammas Malik: 'A new era' for downtown coming with reopening of Lock 3

Описание: A lot of new and exciting things are being built in Akron right now, everything from world-class performance pavilions to community centers.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik held a press conference Thursday to break it all down.

Malik announced that the city is three weeks away from their grand reopening celebration of Lock 3 Park. He proudly said that over the last few years, officials have worked to transform Lock 3 from a summertime festival concert venue to a 365-day-a-year park.

“We are ushering in a new era for downtown Akron with the transformation of Lock 3,” the mayor stated.

City leaders have spent almost $17 million dollars redeveloping the park, the project primarily funded using American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Improvements include shaded seating, landscaped gardens, artwork, skating areas, and a world-class performance pavilion.

Kaitor Kay reports: https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/loc... --

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