Friday, May 6, 2016

Jane's Walk: Akron Waterways Renewed

Jane's Walk
This afternoon I went on a lunchtime walking tour led by Michelle from the Akron Engineering Department. As we walked along the Towpath through downtown we were updated on the CSO project - the goal is to reduce combined sewer overflows. Michelle also gave a great history of the area and how we got to where we are now - from the canal, to the trains and later cars and the sewer system itself. From covering the canal and burying the tributaries to urban renewal and combined sewers she stressed that each generation thought they were doing what was best for the city at the time.
I always learn something new on these walks but my favorite thing is meeting other people who care about our city - its past, present and future.


Jane's Walk
"Jane's Walking"
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Akron Waterways Renewed construction behind 69 Taps.
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Jane's Walk
I love spring - seeing the city green again.
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Lock 2 - I never knew that this is where one of the overflow outfalls is.
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Lock 2
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Lock 3 - this area was covered by a parking deck for many years.
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Lock 4 - which was also covered by concrete.

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