Neighborhood Project Report - Healthy Summit

o Discuss space with Mayor Carter and other property owners in Lakemore.
o Establish long term approach for a new library building and sustainability plan.
o Investigate the intended use of the county-owned buildings at Edwin Shaw and
also the private property that is currently vacant.
• Volunteer opportunities for youths.
o Discuss potential with Lakemore United Methodist or other churches for
recruitment.
o Establish a community service requirement for youth attending school.
o Develop a mentoring program for youth and adults (i.e., Kiwanis or other service
organizations).
Goal 3
Investigate and create new economic development initiatives that would benefit the
residents of Lakemore.
• Plaza development and the use of green space.
o Continue to work with county planning officials to evaluate the use of green
space.
• Attract new businesses to the area and employment.
o Goodwill Industries and job development.
o Facilitate Lakemore residents’ access to job services and Joint Vocational
Services.
o Develop a business owner showcase for local businesses.
• Potential business development around the lake.
o New partnerships among Akron, Springfield, and Lakemore.
Goal 4
Address the needs of senior residents within Lakemore on an on-going basis.
• Continue to develop the community policing for the elderly.
• Diversion program for youth that incorporates senior needs.
• Develop the availability of special Metro buses.
Goal 5
To develop the community planning and implementation capacity to carry out these goals
and objectives as outlined.
• Organizational structure for continued progress towards community improvements.
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