Modernizing a Historic City

In 2012, the City of Shaker Heights proudly celebrated its Centennial. Now in its second century, the City retains much of its original character and charm including stunning early 20th century residential and institutional architecture, lush parklands, and the original street grid planned around walkability and easy access to light rail. Just as residents strive to care for and modernize their historic homes, it is incumbent on the City to modernize its facilities and infrastructure, much of which date back to the City's earliest days. In addition, technological advances are enabling the modernization of operations and processes. 

Learn more about how our thoughtful and careful approach to the modernization of this City honors its historic roots while positioning it to thrive in the next 100 years and beyond. (For current construction activity, visit Construction Zone.)

LEE ROAD ACTION PLAN

Traffic on Lee RoadThe Lee Road Action Plan will revitalize this commercial district, while making it walkable, bikeable and transit friendly.
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DOAN BROOK & LOWER LAKE

Coonamessett River Gateway ParkLearn more about the the Doan Brook Restoration and the Lower Lake Dam Reconstruction projects now underway.
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 VAN AKEN DISTRICT PUBLIC REALM

VAD public realm renderingLearn about planned upgrades to the transit areas of the Van Aken District.
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VAN AKEN BIKEWAY

Bike pathLearn how the City is working to connect the Van Aken District with Lee Rd. and neighborhoods to the west via the Van Aken Bikeway.
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VAN AKEN DISTRICT PHASE 2

Rendering of the new apartments in the Van Aken DistrictRMS is building a 228-unit apartment building on Farnsleigh Rd. in the heart of the District.
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ARCADIA MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT

Rendering of Metropolitan Holdings proposed development on Warrensville Center Rd.Learn about plans for the redevelopment of this 2.4 acre site for mixed use.
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SUSTAINABILITY

Photo Feb 11, 2 39 32 PMLearn how the City is working to become more sustainable, including with its recent LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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NEW HOUSING

Infill housing in the Moreland neighborhoodLearn how the City is working to transform its inventory of residential vacant lots into new housing for every age and stage.
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FORWARD TOGETHER

Pickle ball playersLearn how the City, the Shaker Heights Public Library and Shaker Heights City School District are working together on facilities and more.
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WARRENSVILLE WEST CEMETERY

Warrensville West CemeteryLearn how the City, the Shaker Historical Society and Shaker Heights Public Library are working to preserve this historic burial ground.
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NEIGHBORHOODS

Roadwork in Shaker HeightsLearn about recent projects in our neighborhoods.

INFRASTRUCTURE

new-sewer-2Read how the City is working to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure, like roads and sewers.

CITY OPERATIONS

New 2021 fire truckExplore how the City is modernizing its operations in these recent Shaker Life articles: