AKRON, Ohio — Christopher J. Hardesty will lead efforts to revitalize downtown Akron as the first executive director of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation.
In his new role, Hardesty will spearhead some of the city’s redevelopment projects, including mixed-use residential development, a hotel near the convention center, and a more vibrant downtown retail corridor, the city of Akron said in a news release.
He will also be responsible for assembling funding, marketing key sites, hosting developer events, connecting with investors, and identifying programs to support long-term growth…