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AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – The Summit County Land Bank will begin the demolition of the former Atlantic Foundry in Akron.
The building, located on 182 Beaver Street, has become an area that is unsafe for the community, according to a press release from the Summit County Land Bank.
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“Its deteriorated condition led to unlawful scrapping, squatting, and other activities jeopardizing community safety,” the release states. “Since closing in 1989, this tax-delinquent property has burdened the community, posing safety hazards and hindering economic opportunities.”
The Atlantic Foundry was open from 1905 to 1989. It produced iron for Akron industries and employed up to 450 people, according to the release. The condemned building was then acquired by the Summit County Land Bank in 2020.
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“Demolition of blighted and unutilized structures like the former Atlantic Foundry is essential for ensuring the safety and long-term growth of our neighborhoods,” said Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Summit County Land Bank Board Vice Chair.
The demolition, funded by the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, will begin on March 7 at 3 p.m., with the viewing area on Annandale Avenue, overlooking the 254,826 square-foot site.
“We’re grateful to the State Legislators who recognized this project’s significance in their allocation of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget,” said Patrick Bravo, Summit County Land Bank Executive Director.
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The Operating Budget provided $350 million for projects across Ohio, which includes $20 million for Summit County, according to the release.
The Atlantic Foundry Project received approval for funding of up to $1.9 million to address hazardous materials, demolition and underground storage tank removal.
“This significant investment from the state demonstrates a commitment to revitalizing neglected areas and enabling their redevelopment for the benefit of Summit County residents,” said Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise, CPA, CFE, Summit County Land Bank Board Chair. “We’re excited to continue moving our communities forward.”
To learn more about the Summit County Land Bank, click here.
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