Representing the vibrant and diverse neighborhoods of Shaker Square, Larchmere, CHALK, Ludlow, and Drexmore/Chadbourne.

Big Al's Diner doesn't look like much, but the food is amazing

Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival Set for Sep 21-29 at Shaker Square Cinemas

In its fifth year, the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival is set to start it's 2018 run at the Shaker Square Cinemas on September 21 and run through the 29th. To check it out, including films to be shown and corresponding times, click here.

East 130th Street Stabilization Plan Final Report Available Online

SHAD has been deeply involved in the community building process for the E130/Drexmore revitalization. With input from the community, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress (funded by St. Lukes) put together a report called Evolution: E130th. The final report has been published and is available online. Click here to see the report.

Shaker Square Town Hall Deemed Success to SRO Crowd

Positive excitement is building around the

possibilities for Shaker Square. If the

standing room only crowd at the Shaker

Heights Library on Tuesday, July 25 was

any indication, positive excitement is

building around the possibilities for Shaker

Square. Organized by the library and the

League of Women Voters of Greater Cleveland, the event was moderated by The Plain Dealer's art and architecture writer Steven Litt, who opened up the event by calling Shaker Square "one of the anchors that holds Northeast Ohio together." Click here to read more about the event.

Yankee Doodle Dash Fun for all Ages

SHAD's first-ever benefit run was a grand day on July 1 as more than 150 people gathered at the Cleveland Skating Club for a 5K and Kid's run, plus some fun with our sponsors.

Photo credit: Mikie Johnson

Check out the Calendar for Upcoming Concerts on the Square and other events. Click here for more...

Shaker Square Area Development Corporation
Annual Meeting a Success Click here for the full report...

Monthly Neighborhood Clean-ups Scheduled
Join your neighbors and pitch in to beautify our neighborhood. SHAD is part of a working group of area constituents on a mission to improve East 130th Street from Drexmore to Buckeye Road, including the Shaker Cinema/Dave's Supermarket parking area. We need your help! Clean-ups are scheduled for the last Saturday of each month, starting April 29th from Noon - 2:30 p.m. Call SHAD with questions or just show up We hope to see you there.

Shaker Square Area Development Corporation's mission is to provide the neighborhoods it represents with the leadership and action needed to re-imagine and foster diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. We do this by working with local businesses, residents and other community organizations who have an INvested interested in the area. We:

Work with local authorities and developers to preserve property values and protect historic structures in the area
Focus on safety and security by addressing vacant buildings and problem addresses
Promote neighborhood happenings
Communicate important and timely information about the community with The Connection, and publish the annual "Apartment Hunter's Guide"
Provide organized community meetings on a wide-range of topics