Ep. 8 - Living, Building, and Staying in Akron with Kyle Julien and Esther Thomas

How can we make it easier for Akronites to live, build, and stay here in our city? Hear from Director of Planning Kyle Julien and Director of Opportunity and Engagement Esther Thomas about the work of the Planning Department and our new Right to Counsel pilot program. Plus, Kyle, Esther, and Alexis dig into what it means to be a good neighbor and the power of vibrant neighborhoods. Learn more about the Planning and Urban Development Department here: https://bit.ly/3PlezAxLearn more about the Right to Counsel Pilot Program here: https://bit.ly/3HQMpJVLearn more about the "Made in Akron" Housing Plans: https://bit.ly/4cHcdFX and https://bit.ly/4a9WfkxHousing is part of our Living Together pillar for the Together for Akron plan. You can read the full plan at AkronOhio.Gov/TogetherForAkron. Follow us on Facebook (@AkronOhio) or Instagram (@AkronMayorMalik) to see updates on what else we're working on!