CLEVELAND, Ohio — Going back to its opening 95 years ago, Shaker Square could be considered “the original transit-oriented development.”

That historical perspective came last week from the City of Cleveland’s chief integrated development officer, Jeff Epstein, during the observance of the landmark’s second anniversary under local nonprofit ownership.

Growing up in Shaker Heights, Epstein has his share of lifetime memories of visiting the square.

So does Tania Menesse, president and CEO of Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (CNP), co-owners of Shaker Square with Burten Bell Carr Development Inc. (BBC).