Lee-Van Aken Transit Oriented Development
The City is moving forward with a new project to reconnect development with Shaker's unique access to rapid transit. This is known as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD).
Ongoing redevelopment of the Shaker Town Center area occurs only steps away from the Lee/Van Aken RTA station -- not easily visible or accessible from the street.
Consultants who specialize in transit-oriented development have generated short- and long-term ideas for improvements to the Lee/Van Aken RTA station and development on land surrounding the station (within about a half-mile radius).
Approximately 30 residents and other interested individuals attended a public meeting in March at which consultants S. B. Friedman Associates and DLK Civic Design, presented the following:
- a TOD primer and TOD best practices;
- an assessment of the TOD area, including residential and retail market data; and
- three conceptual scenarios. Click images to view PDFs of the scenarios.
(A) minimal change (B) moderate change
(C) significant future change
The scenario with significant change was most appealing to those attending the meeting. Specific elements of this concept include:
- a consolidated civic core near the library including a new City Hall and Police Station;
- townhouses along Lee Road in the locations of the current City Hall and Police Station;
- widening the Lee Road bridge to add more room for train/bus transfers and sidewalk;
- adding elevators, and parking to the RTA station;
- adding a signature "roof" structure over the RTA station and Lee Road bridge.
Final Lee/Van Aken Transit-Oriented Development Plan Documents
Questions about this project should be directed to Ann Klavora Senior Planner, at 216-491-1436.
