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Neighborhood and Economic Development

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Aug 21, 2026

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Shaker Heights

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Committee considers Van Aken development amendment

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Three Vacant Parcels Approved for Two Homes

The committee unanimously authorized a purchase agreement for three city-owned vacant parcels at $1, contingent on consolidating them into two parcels and building two single-family homes. Estimated construction costs are more than $700,000 per home.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

City narrows eligibility for $1 side lots

The City revised its $1 side lot program so only non-buildable lots qualify: parcels with less than 40 feet of frontage or fewer than 4,500 square feet. Officials also reported 9,500 inspections, 2,400 permits, and $173 million in permitted improvements during 2025.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Committee considers Van Aken development amendment

Economic Development staff requested a recommendation for Council to approve a fourth amendment to the Van Aken District Development and Use Agreement. The proposal would extend the developer’s exclusive purchase option for the northwest corner of Chagrin Boulevard and Warrensville Center Road, change the purchase price to account for 50% of utility-line costs, and require a reinvestment and potential redevelopment plan for Shaker Plaza.

1 min readMunicipal coverage