University Park Alliance has launched an expanded website at upakron.com. The dramatically redesigned site provides comprehensive information about UPA's strategy to capitalize on the economic synergy of Akron's anchor institutions to develop University Park as a dense, walkable neighborhood with diverse cultural offerings, great healthcare, quality education and plenty of recreational and leisure opportunities. Through continuously updated content, the new site will position University Park and UPA on the forefront of the latest urban development trends.

To see our vision and review our master plan visit our expanded website here.  

Watch UPA's "Core City Vision" Video!

University Park Alliance: Our Core City Vision

University Park Alliance is a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to the transformation of University Park, the 50-block neighborhood surrounding The University of Akron. The organization's comprehensive urban reinvestment strategy is rooted in the importance of "placemaking," a holistic approach to community revitalization that plans and designs communities based on the needs of people. UPA's efforts are organized around four programmatic areas: real estate development, economic development, social and human capital development, and community/civic engagement development. Major funding is received from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and UPA partners include The University of Akron, City of Akron, Summa Health System, Akron Beacon Journal, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron General Health System, Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority, Greater Akron Chamber, Akron Public Schools, and the University Park residential and business community.