RFP: 1474 Copley Rd
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The City of Akron, Ohio (the “City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified developers for the purchase and development of the real property and improvements located at 1474 Copley Road (Parcel 68-42324) (the “Copley Parcel”) and 921 Cordova (67-36192). (the “Cordova Parcel”). Collectively the Copley Parcel and the Cordova Parcel is referred to as the “Property.”
Existing Conditions
The Copley Parcel was owned by the Veterans of Foreign Wars until 2019 when it was acquired by the Summit County Lank Bank. The Copley Parcel was acquired by the City in 2020. The building on the Copley Parcel has been vacant since 2019. The Cordova Property was acquired by the City in 2022.
The building on the Copley Parcel is a 6,300 sq ft one story facility, sitting on a 12,900 sq ft lot. The Cordova Parcel consists of 6,300 sq ft of developable land. There is existing City right-of-way in between the Copley Parcel and the Cordova Parce; that right-of way will remain dedicated and may not be included in the development of the Property. Utilities to the building include electric, water/sewer, and natural gas.
The Property is located in the Maple Valley Great Streets District. Maple Valley boasts several restaurants, salons and barbers, and small grocery stores. The Property is two blocks away from the soccer and baseball fields at Erie Island Sports Complex and three blocks from the playground and tennis courts at Kerr Park.
Its location on the western edge of Akron places the Property within a five-minute drive for over 19,000 people, covering the entirety of the West Akron neighborhood, portions of the Wallhaven and Sherbondy Hill neighborhoods, and portions of Copley Township. The Property is 0.2 miles from I-77, allowing the five-minute drive area to reach portions of Fairlawn and the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron. The Property also lies on the number 3 Akron Metro RTA Bus line.
RFP Distribution April 2, 2026
Proposal Due Date May 15, 2026
Review of Proposals May 16, 2026 through May 29, 2026
Award of Proposal June 1, 2026