The Devil Strip
By Amanda Sedlak-Hevener
Published: March 1, 2017
As Rogers puts it, "We have been very lucky to be able to work with a handful of very generous property owners who have made their spaces available for this project. the project has involved coordination across a variety of stakeholders - artists, property owners, a production team, etc. this has been challenging but rewarding." Rogers hopes that his project revives part of downtown, "creating a public forum for culture and a venue in which local artists can experiment, push new ideas, and engage with the history and urban fabric of our city." In ten years, he would like to see the downtown area even more vibrant, and filled with residents who appreciate everything that the city has to offer. He sums up the project in three words: "Art activates Akron."