Akron Beacon Journal
The First U.S. Monorail Wasn't at Disneyland
12 August 2008 - 8:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
The Ohio Mechanical Handling Co. reflects back on designing and building the first commercial monorail in the United States for a park in Akron, Ohio.
Ohio Eminent Domain Task Force Can Learn From NJ
29 April 2006 - 8:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
A single redevelopment law must control the use of eminent domain by Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties, writes Stuart Meck in this editorial.
The Next Big Thing In Shopping
2 June 2005 - 9:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
A new type of store combining the convenience of online ordering with the hands-on experience of browsing a store in person is planned for Columbus, OH.
Cohousing Considered In Ohio
18 January 2005 - 11:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
Loveland, OH, may have the state's first plans for a cohousing development.
The Real Cost Of Walmart's Discounts
7 July 2003 - 9:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
Why have nearly 200 communities fought to keep big-box stores out?
Expert Criticizes Proposed High-density Development
3 December 2002 - 11:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
A nationally known planner offers his insights, pro bono, to a community group on a proposed high-density housing development in Akron, Ohio.
Dead-end Cities?
13 August 2002 - 7:00am
Akron Beacon Journal
Urban theorist David Rusk analyzes census data to identify "cities on the slide."






