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Shaker Square Website 

Shaker Square has a new website! View the full directory of tenants, see upcoming events happening in the Square, learn about the history of the area, and more at shakersquare.com.

Ownership Team Updates

The Shaker Square ownership team recently met with the local district manager of CVS to discuss the capital improvements planned for the Square and ways to improve overall customer experience.

Featured Tenant

Whether you’re 3 or 83, Cleveland City Dance has something for you. Owner Courtney Laves-Mearini moved this esteemed dance school to Shaker Square in 2008, and she’s worked to double her student population since then. As a longtime neighborhood resident and business owner, Courtney appreciates what the Square offers without having to get in a car: “if I need something I can walk to the grocery store, there are restaurants to eat at, there’s music on the weekends.”

This feature originally appeared on the Shaker Square social media channels. View the original post and learn more about other tenants on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

Events

Save the date! Our summer series of events kicks off on June 17, 2023. Watch your inbox and Shaker Square social media for details.

Block by Block Around the Square
We’re excited to share that the Block by Block team at Shaker Square is fully staffed. Curb appeal and safety are top concerns for tenants and residents at the Square, and we have contracted with Block by Block to provide improved services from our clean and safe ambassadors seven days a week. Block by Block maintains the cleanliness of the Square and patrols the walks and parking lots.

The Short. Sweet. Film Fest.
Last week, The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. was held at Atlas Cinemas. The unique film experience showcased the works of student to veteran filmmakers across the county, with each film clocking in at less than 40 minutes.

Capital Improvements Starting Soon
According to a recently completed capital repairs assessment, improvements to the Square are expected to cost more than $10M over the next five years. Half of that money has already been raised thanks to the generosity of many donors, so improvements can begin immediately. The priorities for these improvements include roof replacements, façade improvements, electrical and HVAC upgrades, lighting, parking lots, and awnings. Details about these improvements were recently covered in a cleveland.com article.

The Shaker Square ownership team is already working to raise the other $5M needed to complete all of the projects listed in the capital needs assessment, in addition to funds that will support community programming and other activities across Shaker Square. When you see information about fundraising to support Shaker Square, know that these funds are being used to improve the Square for tenants, customers, and residents.

Follow Us
Follow us on our newly relaunched social media channels: @shakersquarecle across Facebook, Instagram, and X  We’ll be sharing updates on events happening on the Square and stories about the people who make Shaker Square a special place.

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This fall, the ownership team was busy building a strong support system for Shaker Square.

• CRESCO Playhouse Square is now serving as the property manager and has been working hard to address the overwhelming maintenance and bookkeeping needs.
• FASS Real Estate Services is the Square’s commercial brokerage firm. The team at FASS has completed a market study to help us determine the most successful types of tenants for Shaker Square.
• At the recommendation of CRESCO Playhouse Square, we have added a maintenance person to our on-the-ground team. Our top priority has been to be responsive to the needs of our tenants, both inside and outside of their spaces.
• We are contracting directly with Block by Block to provide improved services from our clean and safe ambassadors. Safety and security are top concerns for both tenants and residents at the Square

Holiday Recap
We were as disappointed as the rest of the community that the holiday lighting was not as impactful as we had hoped. Unfortunately, significant electrical issues did not allow for portions of the Square to be illuminated. CRESCO Playhouse Square is working on resolving those issues. Additionally, some of the lighting equipment was sadly stolen from the holiday display.

We were thrilled with the success of Burten, Bell, Carr’s Holiday Jam, held on December 16 on the Square, and we hope you were able to join us for the event. In addition, we’d like to thank the Shaker Square Alliance for donating festive wreaths to decorate the merchants’ storefronts.

Financial Update
Over the next five years, improvements to the Square are expected to cost over $10M. The good news is that immediate improvements can be made with the $5M raised from various sources. The priorities for these improvements include roof replacements, façade improvements, electrical and HVAC upgrades, lighting, parking lots, and awnings.

This month, you can expect to see an increase in our social media presence, and in early March we will launch a new website that showcases the Square’s unique impact on the community around it.

Thank you for your support and interest in the ongoing work at Shaker Square.