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Better Kenmore CDC

We are a community development corporation dedicated to building a better Kenmore by improving the quality of life in Akron’s second largest neighborhood through cultural, artistic, recreational and business revitalization within the historic Kenmore Boulevard business district.

Things To See & Do On

The heart and soul of the Kenmore neighorhood, The BLVD is home to one of a kind dining destinations and unique shopping experiences. It is also Akron’s Music Row – home to multiple live music venues, guitar shops and recording studios. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors down to The BLVD for an authentic experience you won’t find anywhere else in Akron.

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Music & Arts
Music & Arts
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Shopping
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Volunteer

Do you, your community group or a friend or relative want to help the Kenmore community or earn service hours? If so, become a Better Kenmore volunteer!

There are multiple fun and easy ways to get involved. Check out our current volunteer opportunities.

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Donate

Your gift to Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation is the gift that keeps giving: to your friends, neighbors and to you!

Learn more about how your donation to Better Kenmore CDC helps support our revitalization efforts on The BLVD and make a donation today!

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Events

Come Play!

There’s always something fun happening on The BLVD!

Check out these upcoming events!

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BLVD BLOCK PARTY

June 2025

A celebration of Akron’s Bicentennial! Kenmore BLVD will be blocked off on both sides from 13th to 16th Street with a day full of activities.

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Blog & News

Get the Scoop

Get to know Kenmore’s people, places and things, and stay up to date on kenmore news!

Kenmore’s big BLVD Block Party entertains with music and more

June 2025

“Better Kenmore CDC, other organizations, host neighborhood party as part of Akron’s bicentennial celebration.”

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Akron community improvement districts prioritize housing, economic development

June 2025

“Leaders in North Hill, Middlebury, Kenmore speak to Akron’s Press Club Friday.”

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Kenmore food in photos: Beacon Journal’s guide to eating in this Akron neighborhood

June 2025

“A spread of dessert and the chicken and waffles from Showcase Meats in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood.”

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Kenmore’s Biggest Event Season Ever!

May 2025

by Eleni Manousogiannakis, Better Kenmore Executive Director Better Kenmore Community Development Corporation is excited to announce The BLVD Block Party, a vibrant celebration honoring…

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Internationally known thrash metal musician Curran Murphy, part of Kenmore’s music landscape

August 2024

Interview and photos by Jim Carney Curran Murphy is an internationally known thrash metal musician who came to Ohio nearly 20 years ago to…

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We’re working to improve the quality of life in Akron’s second largest neighborhood through cultural, artistic, recreational and business revitalization within the historic Kenmore Boulevard historic district.

15% of your purchase goes directly to Better Kenmore!

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