THE VISION ISSUE - City of Shaker Heights
THE VISION ISSUE - City of Shaker Heights
THE VISION ISSUE - City of Shaker Heights
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WORK-LIVE = WORK-LIFE BALANCE<br />
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How the pieces fell into place for one company’s move to <strong>Shaker</strong> <strong>Heights</strong>–from<br />
vision to execution.<br />
When Enlight Advisors, a strategic consulting firm whose principals are both <strong>Shaker</strong> residents, decided<br />
to move from Beachwood to <strong>Shaker</strong> <strong>Heights</strong>, it was no knee-jerk decision. Rather, it was part <strong>of</strong> a process<br />
begun more than 10 years earlier. Changes which began with <strong>Shaker</strong>’s Strategic Investment Plan,<br />
ongoing district and retail improvements, and creation <strong>of</strong> incentive programs combined to create the ideal<br />
conditions. Granting <strong>of</strong> a Vision Fund forgivable loan was the ultimate clincher in securing the move to<br />
<strong>Shaker</strong> Commons l<strong>of</strong>t space above Al Nola Shoe Repair and Luggage. Bluewater Capital will invest over<br />
$250,000 to build out the space and <strong>City</strong> dollars will fund finishes and tenant improvements.<br />
Strategic<br />
Investment Plan<br />
2000 adopted<br />
2001<br />
<strong>City</strong> acquires six<br />
retail buildings<br />
2001 on south side <strong>of</strong><br />
2003<br />
Chagrin opposite<br />
Heinen’s, dubbed<br />
<strong>Shaker</strong> Commons<br />
Chagrin traffic<br />
study; Road and<br />
streetscape<br />
plans in place<br />
for <strong>Shaker</strong> Town<br />
Center district<br />
2011<br />
<strong>Shaker</strong><br />
LaunchHouse<br />
opens<br />
Library Court senior housing<br />
opens; Chagrin pocket park,<br />
Kenyon walkway and parking<br />
lot improvements; Vision and<br />
Ignition Funds created<br />
2010<br />
<strong>City</strong> Economic<br />
Development<br />
and marketing<br />
plans adopted<br />
2012<br />
Lee Road Traffic and<br />
Streetscape Study
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