New Apartments for the Van Aken District
RMS, the Shaker-based developers and owners of the Van Aken District, is doubling
down on its investment in Shaker Heights by developing a new apartment building at
the corner of Van Aken Boulevard and Farnsleigh Road.
Currently in the concept design phase, the proposed development includes 229
apartments surrounded by green space and natural landscaping. The proposal meets
the goals outlined in the strategic plan for this area — to establish a dense, walkable,
transit-oriented neighborhood.
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Additionally, the project will add to
the diversity of the City’s housing stock
so that Shaker is a place where housing is
available for every age and stage of life.
This proposed development will
provide an important economic boost
for the City, activating the long-empty
Farnsleigh parking lot and generating
new property and income tax revenues.
Increased residential density will greatly
benefit the shops and restaurants in
the Van Aken District and throughout
Shaker Heights, and help to spur further
development.
The proposed design includes two
towers with glass facades punctuated
by numerous balconies at the corners
and connected by two enclosed bridges.
The design is a modern interpretation of
some of the classic details on homes and
buildings found throughout Shaker. Just
like the now-iconic Tower East, designed in
1966 by world-renowned architect Walter
Gropius, this building is an opportunity to
showcase the best in design and contribute
to modernizing our historic City.
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