Shaker Square Area Development Corp.‘s (SHAD’s) mission is to provide the people and businesses of the Shaker Square area with the leadership and action needed to foster well-maintained, economically strong neighborhoods.

A diverse membership of 1000 individuals, families and businesses support SHAD in its pursuit of the following objectives:

1. To maintain and promote the 4000 units of apartment/ condominium housing located in the Shaker Square area.

2. To promote home ownership and housing maintenance in the Historic Shaker Square, Larchmere and Ludlow neighborhoods.

3. To revitalize and promote Shaker Square, Larchmere Blvd. and Shaker Blvd. West as regional shopping, entertainment and business districts.

4. To preserve, protect and enhance the area’s landmark architecture, public spaces and green spaces.

5. To address security and quality of life issues within our physical environment.

6. To foster neighborhood pride and collaboration.