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Release Date: August 12,2025

City of Akron Seeking Proposals for Former APS Headquarters Building

Akron, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2025 — The City of Akron is soliciting proposals from qualified developers for the purchase and redevelopment of 70 N. Broadway St., Akron, Ohio 44308 - the previous Akron Public Schools Headquarters Building (“APS HQ”) located in downtown Akron. The City is interested in proposals that prioritize the adaptive reuse of the existing building. View the full RFP here.

The goal of this RFP is to see the redevelopment of an economically viable downtown asset. The successful purchaser will be required to purchase the building and land “as is”. Purchaser will be required to start the project within 90 days of property transfer.

The City is seeking proposals that:

  • Include securing and managing the property immediately.
  • Utilize state, local, and federal tax incentive programs.
  • Prioritize adaptive reuse of the building.
  • Contribute to the revitalization of Downtown Akron

APS HQ was built in 1916 and was used as the headquarters for the Akron Public Schools (“APS”) until 2019 when APS relocated. APS HQ is located in downtown Akron, which boasts amenities such as the Akron RubberDucks Stadium, the Akron Civic Theatre, and the recently renovated Lock 3 Park. The site is a half block from the vibrant Market St. arts district that includes the Akron Art Museum, Summit Artspace, the Nightlight theatre, and the BLU Jazz+ and Musica concert venues. The site is within easy walking distance of the Northside entertainment district, as well as numerous restaurants, coffee shops, and several breweries. The popular recreational Towpath Trail is also just a five-minute walk away. The site is located at the prominent corner of N. Broadway St. and Martin Luther King Blvd. The site has high visibility from the All-American Y-Bridge, the main entrance into downtown Akron from the north. MLK Blvd. has traffic volumes of 14,500 vehicles per day. The site has direct access to State Route 8 just .75 miles away via MLK Blvd., and is .85 miles north of I-76/77.

Interested applicants can apply at www.akronohio.gov/rfp. Applications close Sept. 11, 2025.