Hasenstab Architects, Inc: The Polsky Building Renovation

Brian Miner has provided planning, programming, design, project, and program management services to higher education institutions for more than 25 years. He is the lead principal of Hasenstab Architect’s higher education and laboratory science design studios. Brian has managed projects from small one-room renovations to large new facilities.  In addition to his career as an architect, he is the co-founder of Elves & More of Northeast Ohio, a non-profit which provides brand-new bicycles to children in need during the holiday season.

Jason Segedy serves as Project Manager under University of Akron President Gary Miller. Segedy has worked in the urban-planning field for the past 29 years, and his current role entails overseeing the planning for the project to redevelop the university’s western gateway (the historic Polsky Building in Downtown Akron) as a center for arts and culture. Segedy previously served in the cabinet of former Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, as Director of Planning and Urban Development for the City of Akron.

A lifelong resident of Akron’s west side, and a proud graduate of the University of Akron, Jason is committed to the city and the university. His passion is creating great places and spaces where Akronites can live, work, and play.