A 24-neighborhood, 18-month series of interactive art challenges and playful activities, strategically designed to foster civic engagement and encourage deeper community connections in Akron, Ohio.
@PLAY was produced by Art x Love with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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@PLAY Summary Exhibition
ART x love studios
157 King James Way
Akron, OH 44308
Open by APPOINTmenT
Neighborhoods Engaged
Click below to learn more about Akron’s neighborhoods and what we did there.
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Cascade Valley
An eclectic residential corridor stretching from Memorial Pkwy. to N Arlington St.
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Chapel Hill
A diverse residential and retail corridor stretching from Home Ave. to Brittain Rd.
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Coventry Crossing
A strong residential and retail corridor stretching from Waterloo Rd. to Killian Rd.
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Downtown Akron
The beating heart of the city, stretching from Perkins St. to E Thornton St.
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Ellet
A sporting residential corridor, stretching from S Arlington St. to Columbine Ave.
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Fairlawn Heights
A gorgeous residential corridor stretching from Miller Rd. to Frank Blvd. Park
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Firestone Park
An expansive residential corridor stretching from the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail to Inman St.
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Goodyear Heights
A historic residential corridor stretching from the Little Cuyahoga River to Darrow Rd.
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High Hampton
A remote residential corridor stretching from Northampton Rd. to State Rd.
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Highland Square
A creative residential corridor stretching from Storer Ave. to Mt. Peace Cemetery.
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Merriman Hills
A historic corridor stretching from N Portage Path to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
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Merriman Valley
A lush recreation corridor stretching from Riverview Rd. to Cascade Valley Metro Park.
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Middlebury
A flourishing residential corridor stretching from Fountain St. to Brittain Rd.
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Northwest Akron
A playful residential corridor stretching from Ghent Rd. to North Portage Path.
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South Akron
A resilient residential community stretching from Firestone Pkwy. to Inman St.
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Summit Lake
A famous recreation corridor stretching from Manchester Rd. to Old Main St.
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University Park
A welcoming educational corridor stretching from Wolf Ledges Pkwy. to N Adams St.
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Wallhaven
A booming retail and residential corridor stretching from Frank Blvd. to Kenilworth Dr.
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West Akron
A proud residential and retail corridor stretching from Collier Rd. to Cedar St.
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West Hill
A unique business and residential corridor stretching from Rhodes Ave. to the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail.
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