The City is moving forward with plans 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.

New RTA Station:

On March 18, 2008, the RTA Board of Trustees selected the firm of Bialosky & Partners to design the new Lee/Van Aken Rapid Transit Station on the Blue Line in Shaker Heights. It will be ADA-compliant when it opens in late 2010. Additional information is available on the RTA website.

Background:

Consultants who specialize in transit-oriented development  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).

The final Lee/Van Aken TOD Plan was adopted by the City Planning Commission on February 5, 2008.

Final Lee/Van Aken Transit-Oriented Development Plan Documents

• Executive Summary;
• Volume 1: Plan and Implementation Strategies; and
• Volume 2: Technical Analyses and Community Input.

Questions about this project should be directed to Ann Klavora Senior Planner, at 216-491-1436.