INSIDE AKRON: Akron Documenters are fanning out across the city’s 24 neighborhoods to elevate places, faces, voices and vibes — as shared by the people who live there. Expect a new profile every day through October.
The Chapel Hill neighborhood derives its name from the mall that was there for more than 50 years. But in recent years, the mall closed, and the former shopping destination became a business park.
There’s still a ton of retail in the area, and a lot of apartments — 70% of the housing in the area is rental property. One area renter, Kelly Stubblefield, told Signal Akron that she would like Chapel Hill to have more of a sense of community…