There will also be a conference room with projection capability for group projects, group study areas with white boards, private study nooks and a media lab featuring a mix of iMACs and PCs and a commercial-grade printer. Individual apartments will have granite countertops, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets, contemporary furnishings and a 42' flat screen televisions.

“We are building The Depot based on exactly how University of Akron students envisioned their ideal apartment community,” says Aaron Pechota, Vice President of Development at NRP Group. “We conducted extensive focus group research with current students and listened to their specific needs and desires. Beyond current needs, we identified future trends and incorporated those ideas into the vision that has become the Depot. The result is a community thoughtfully designed for Akron students.”

Specifically, the property utilizes sustainable practices such as repurposing parts of the original building to serve as reminders of its historic role. These include retaining the exterior eaves from the former structures, along with the four monument “E”s signifying the Erie Railroad, all used as interior design elements in the courtyard, clubhouse and concierge areas.