UA unveils new guide plan
One of the suggestions in the Sasaki Associates plan for the University of Akron would be to build a new basketball arena to replace Rhodes Arena either on the corner of Spicer and Exchange streets or in downtown Akron across from Canal Park. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)
An artist rendering depicts what the intersection of University Avenue and Hill Street on the UA campus could look like in coming years. The drawing includes a new recital hall south of E.J. Thomas Hall and a rebuilt McDowell Law Center across the street.
A statue of John R. Buchtel overlooks Buchtel Common and the Bierce Library on the University of Akron campus Wednesday. (Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal)
An artist rendering of the Buchtel Commons and the proposed Academic Way. The Academic Way is a pedestrian-based spine connecting the campus with downtown Akron. An efficient low-impact people mover is envisioned to travel the one-mile route from the east parking deck to the Polsky garage.The Academic Way links important campus addresses like Bierce Library, Zook, Ayer, Crouse, Knight, Goodyear Polymer Center, School of Law, College of Business, Polsky and downtown Akron.
An artist rendering of the Buchtel Commons and the proposed Academic Way. The Academic Way is a pedestrian-based spine connecting the campus with downtown Akron. An efficient low-impact people mover is envisioned to travel the one-mile route from the east parking deck to the Polsky garage.
The Academic Way links important campus addresses like Bierce Library, Zook, Ayer, Crouse, Knight, Goodyear Polymer Center, School of Law, College of Business, Polsky and downtown Akron.
A view looking west of University Avenue as it currently looks.
An artist rendering of the proposed Academic Way. The Academic Way is a pedestrian-based spine connecting the campus with downtown Akron. An efficient low-impact people mover is envisioned to travel the one-mile route from the east parking deck to the Polsky garage.
The Academic Way links important campus addresses like Bierce Library, Zook, Ayer, Crouse, Knight, Goodyear Polymer Center, School of Law, College of Business, Polsky and downtown Akron.
A view looking east at University of Akron's Buchtel Commons as it currently looks.
A view of the University of Akron's Buchtel Commons as it currently looks.
