Summary
Property owners in Highland Square established a special improvement district to fund enhanced safety, security, and beautification along the commercial corridor.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$100,000 annual district budget funded via property assessments.
Highland Square business owners, residents, and visitors.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Akron City Council approves key step for Highland Square's safety plan
Akron City Council approves key step for Highland Square's safety plan News 5 Cleveland WEWS
City Council Meeting — July 20, 2026
Property owners in Highland Square established a special improvement district to fund enhanced safety, security, and beautification along the commercial corridor.
Akron provides Highland Square safety update ahead of weekend following recent shooting
Akron provides Highland Square safety update ahead of weekend following recent shooting WKYC
Highland Tavern says it will now be closed Fridays and Saturdays, denies ever refusing city of Akron's push to close all bars in Highland Square early
Highland Tavern says it will now be closed Fridays and Saturdays, denies ever refusing city of Akron's push to close all bars in Highland Square early WKYC
Akron Mayor and city officials address Highland Square shooting with bar and parking curfews
Akron Mayor and city officials address Highland Square shooting with bar and parking curfews Cleveland 19 News
Akron tightens Highland Square restrictions after 2 bystanders injured during exchange of gunfire
Akron tightens Highland Square restrictions after 2 bystanders injured during exchange of gunfire WKYC
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