Shaker Height's Van Aken District
We are honored to be a part of the team developing Shaker Height’s new downtown center, the
Van Aken District. The first phase of the project is set to open in the fall of 2017, introducing a thriving neighborhood center for the Shaker Heights community that will feature a mix of retail spaces, local businesses, independent restaurants, as well as new apartments and office spaces.
Richardson's focus is the creation of the heart and soul of the complex — the district’s food hall. This 20,000 sq. ft. market will exist as the central gathering space for the district, housing an assorted mix of artisans and eateries, including food stands and retailers such as Rising Star Coffee, Luna Bakery, and Detroit based watchmaker Shinola. With food halls across the country setting new expectations and constantly raising the bar for design, we are eager to create a space that parallels the everchanging culinary and consumer trends while remaining authentic to the Shaker community. Because Shaker Heights has always lacked a downtown area and central gathering space for residents, the project promises a strong potential to greatly strengthen the entire community by fulfilling social, retail and entertainment needs. Check out our social media pages as we continue to update on the progress of this exciting project!