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DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD PROGRAM RECEIVES NATIONAL ACCREDITATION
Media Contact:
Joyce Barrett
Heritage Ohio
Executive Director
T: 614.258.6200 F: 614.258.6400
jbarrett@heritageohio.org

Columbus OH – Heritage Ohio is proud to announce the 2009 certification of Lakewood as an Ohio Main Street Community. A member of the Main Street program since 2006, Lakewood continues to work towards revitalizing the historic downtown district.

“We are very proud to see the Downtown Lakewood program of LakewoodAlive receive National Accreditation for 2009,” said Jeff Siegler, Director of Revitalization for Heritage Ohio. “This demonstrates that the organization is meeting all of the necessary criteria to be successful in its effort to revitalize Lakewood historic downtown district. The importance of LakewoodAlive’s efforts to sustain downtown businesses and protect the historic infrastructure cannot be overstated during this time of economic uncertainty.” In 2009, $128,789,785 was invested across 38 Ohio Main Street Districts, of which downtown Lakewood was one. For each dollar that went into the local budget, communities saw over $36 in improvements such as renovations, new construction, and façade improvements.

Heritage Ohio helps people to: save the places that matter, build community, and live better. Heritage Ohio is the leading statewide, not-for-profit preservation organization, dedicated to encouraging and assisting people and organizations to protect and preserve Ohio’s heritage and cultural resources. Formed in 2000, Heritage Ohio has more than 500 members ranging from individuals and households to organizations and local governments. In 2002, Heritage Ohio was designated as the statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Learn more at www.heritageohio.org.

LakewoodAlive, founded in 2003, is a nonpartisan 501-(c)(3) organization that seeks to inform and engage citizens about economic development opportunities and activities. Its primary activities include revitalization of Downtown Lakewood and housing outreach in addition to ongoing community forums on topics such as city finances, energy, healthcare, arts and culture and other issues related to economic development. For more information go to www.lakewoodalive.com.

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LAKEWOOD OPEN HOUSE
Event to feature homes for sale within walking distance of Downtown Lakewood

February 17, 2010 - On Saturday, March 13, LakewoodAlive will join with the real estate community to showcase homes for sale within walking distance of Lakewood’s revitalized downtown district. Residences for sale within a half-mile of downtown will be open for viewing from 1pm-5pm. Participating properties will be posted on the event website www.lakewoodopen.com.

In the past four years, more than $50 million has been invested in downtown Lakewood, a Main Street™ community. The district is home to a nationally recognized library, four banks, a 24-hour post office, unique shops, four pharmacies, two grocery stores, six full service restaurants, over a dozen “quick-food” options and a plethora of other services. Also located in the district is Lakewood Hospital-a Cleveland Clinic Hospital and the corporate headquarters of First Federal of Lakewood.

Lakewood was recently named by Business Week magazine as “Ohio’s Best Place to Raise Your Kids.” This recognition was based largely on Lakewood’s affordability and numerous community assets, including the “Excellent” rated school district, the expansive city park system and easy access to regional attractions. Additionally, in 2008, This Old House magazine named Lakewood as one of the “Best Places in the Midwest to Buy an Old House.”

“We are finding that more and more people are attracted to Lakewood’s affordable, active and sustainable quality of life with easy access to retail, educational and recreational amenities,” said Paula Reed, Realtor®, LakewoodAlive volunteer and co-founder of Live Well Lakewood.

“Lakewood Open House aims to attract first-time home buyers who want to take advantage of the $8000 federal tax credit available to buyers who sign contracts by April 30. Eligible first-time home buyers may also qualify for a forgivable mortgage down payment loan from the City of Lakewood,” according to Mary Anne Crampton, executive director of LakewoodAlive, the city’s nonprofit economic development organization.

Lakewood Open House is presented with the help of the real estate brokerage community, First Federal of Lakewood, Cleveland Home Title, Lakewood Hospital and the City of Lakewood. Representatives from these organizations as well as Lakewood Schools and Lakewood Catholic Academy will be available to meet with prospective buyers at the downtown Lakewood Panera located at 14701 Detroit Ave. during LakewoodOpen.

LakewoodAlive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization in the first-ring suburb of Lakewood, Ohio. Downtown Lakewood is the National Main Street™ program of LakewoodAlive dedicated to the revitalization of Lakewood’s historic downtown district.

EVENT CONTACT:
Shannon Strachan
LakewoodAlive
216-521-0655 or 216-570-2524
sstrachan@lakewoodalive.com

REALTOR CONTACTS:
Eric Lowrey erlowrey@gmail.com
Brian Salem brian@thesalemteam.com



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LAKEWOOD OPEN HOUSE

Event to feature homes for sale
within walking distance of Downtown Lakewood

February 2, 2010 - On Saturday, March 13, LakewoodAlive will join with the real estate community to showcase homes for sale within a 10-minute walk of Lakewood’s revitalized downtown district. Residences for sale within a half-mile of downtown will be open for viewing from 1pm-5pm. Participating properties can be found at www.lakewoodopen.com beginning in mid-February.

In the past four years, more than $50 million has been invested in downtown Lakewood, a Main Street™ community. The district is home to a nationally recognized library, four banks, a 24-hour post office, unique shops, four pharmacies, two grocery stores, six full service restaurants, over a dozen “quick-food options” and a plethora of other services. Also located in the district is Lakewood Hospital-a Cleveland Clinic Hospital and the corporate headquarters of First Federal of Lakewood.

Lakewood was recently named by Business Week magazine as “Ohio’s Best Place to Raise Your Kids.” This recognition was based largely on Lakewood’s affordability and numerous community assets, including the “Excellent” rated school district, the expansive city park system and easy access to regional attractions. Additionally, in 2008, This Old House magazine named Lakewood as one of the “Best Places in the Midwest to Buy an Old House.”

Lakewood claims 185 miles of sidewalks as the foundation of its highly walkable lifestyle option. “Walking is good for health and good for the environment, and we find that more and more people are attracted to Lakewood’s affordable and sustainable quality of life,” said Paula Reed, Realtor®, active LakewoodAlive volunteer and co-founder of Live Well Lakewood.

“Lakewood Open House aims to attract first-time home buyers who want to take advantage of the $8000 federal tax credit available to buyers who sign contracts by April 30. Eligible first-time home buyers may also qualify for a forgivable mortgage down payment loan from the City of Lakewood,” according to Mary Anne Crampton, executive director of LakewoodAlive, the city’s nonprofit economic development organization.

Lakewood Open House is presented with the help of the Realtor community, First Federal of Lakewood, Cleveland Home Title, Lakewood Hospital and the City of Lakewood. Information/reps from these organizations as well as Lakewood Schools and Lakewood Catholic Academy will be available to meet with prospective buyers at the downtown Lakewood Panera located at 14701 Detroit Ave. during LakewoodOpen.

LakewoodAlive is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization in the first-ring suburb of Lakewood, Ohio. Downtown Lakewood is the National Main Street™ program of LakewoodAlive dedicated to the revitalization of Lakewood’s historic downtown district.

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Above is a photo of elevation schematics presented to the Lakewood Architectural Board of Review on 01/14/2010 by developer Giltz & Associates. The plan shared with ABR calls for a Quaker Steak and Lube to be located at the east end of the strip and a remodeled and expanded Discount Drug Mart on the west end. A DDM pharmacy drive-thru kiosk in the rear parking lot serviced by underground pneumatic tubes is also included in the plans. All design plans are yet to be approved by the City.

When the Downtown Lakewood Design Committee met with Giltz in spring of 2008, we emphasized the importance of following the streetscape plan (not yet been adopted) by removing the angle-in parking on Detroit Ave. and remodeling the north (rear) side of the building since that would be where most people would enter businesses.

We are very pleased to see that the Giltz plan reflects both of those recommendations among others. We are especially pleased to see the pedestrian orientation of the deep sidewalk that will also allow for outdoor dining and programming opportunities in the area.

Let’s Wine About Winter (fundraiser)
Saturday, March 6
7-9:30pm @ Rozis


Downtown Lakewood Open House
Saturday, March 13
1-5pm


City-wide Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, June 26


Streetwalk 2010
Saturday, July 17

Front Porch Concert Series
Main Library steps – 7-9pm
Friday, July 9 – African Village – Halim El Dabh
Friday July 16 – Saborit Latin & Soul
Friday, July 23 – Carlos Jones and the PLUS Band
Friday, July 30 - Student Rock Bands


Downtown Lakewood pARTy (fundraiser)
Saturday, August 7


Spooky Pooch Parade
Saturday, October 16
2pm


Lakewood Chocolate Walk
Thursday, October 28
6-9 pm


Light Up Lakewood
Saturday, December 4
6-8pm