Project Location
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The Andrew Jackson House is located at the corner of East Mill and Union Street in Akron, Ohio, adjacent to the University of Akron campus. The structure is a prominent building in downtown
Akron across the street from the historic Hower House. The Andrew Jackson House is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
Redevelopment
Renovation
In Process - 2009
Total Square Footage
Approximately 16,000 Square Feet
Levels
5 Levels—French Basement (usable 9 foot ceilings), First, Second,
Mezzanine and Loft
Parking
On site lot—40 cars, with 250 car adjacent
parking owned by First Methodist Church
Zoning:
University with Conditional use for Office—zoned
correctly
Intended Use:
Offices and meeting space for
GAR Foundation and
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Listings
National Register of
Historic Places
Renovation Plans
In June 2007, The Chesler Group, Inc. (TCG) purchased this landmark home to adaptively reuse it for commercial office space.
The renovation will
incorporate
environmentally
friendly “green”
design and
construction
strategies for
energy use,
lighting, water and
material use. The Andrew Jackson House will be an energy-efficient and healthy office environment.
Finally, all restoration work will comply with the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation
of historic buildings.
Renovation will start in August 2008 with an estimated completion date of September 1, 2009.
The design team includes:
TCG,
Dimit Architects,
and
Austrian & Associates.
Occupants
Once restored, the mansion will be headquarters for two private foundations serving Akron and Northeast
Ohio. The anchor tenant is
GAR Foundation. GAR will house its
administrative and program staff, as well as provide public space for community
events.
The building will also provide space for the Akron-based staff members of the
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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