Gordon Square Homes Project

Gordon Square Arcade PJ Schier Building Muriel Building Near West Lofts

Detroit ShorewayCommunity Development Organization2006 StaffNelson Beckford • Assistant Director, Community Involvement

Sean Curtin • Housing & Marketing Specialist Brenda Del Cerro • Administrative Assistance

Becky Dick • Chief Financial Officer

Lakisha Grooms • Assistant Property Management

Sara Hatfield • Receptionist

Sam Johnson • Energy Conservation Specialist

Lisa Kious • WSRHC Project Manager

Jeffrey Marks • Housing Project Manager

Nanci McCormack • Community Organizer

Mandy Metcalf • EcoVillage Project Director

Marilyn Mosinski • Economic Development Specialist

Frank Murphy • Maintenance Manager

Diane Norman • Resident Service Coordinator

Rick O’Connor • Director of Energy Conservation

Jeff Ramsey • Executive Director

Glendie Rivera • Director of Property Manager

Joy Roller • Director, Gordon Square Arts District

Edwin Rodriguez • Code Enforcement Coordinator

Mati Senerchia • EcoVillage Intern

Meg Slifcak • Deputy Director

Annie Slota • Assistant Dir. of Energy Conservation

John Stuehr • Coordinator, Gordon Square Arts District

John Tyna • Energy Conservation Specialist

Matt Wiederhold • Economic Development Director

Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization2006 Board of TrusteesResidentialDonna BellesGerri BurnsDonna GonyonAddie PalecekJoe Tegreene (Chairperson)

CommercialJoe Craciun, Craciun Berry Funeral HomeNatividad Pagan, Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts CenterGia Hoa Ryan, Sai Gon PlazaVinh Trieu, Law Office of Vinh C. TrieuMadelyn Zone (Secretary), Zone Travel

Industrial/InstitutionalJillian Davis, Cleveland Public TheatreRalph Fee (Treasurer), Bridgeway, Inc.Patrick Gareau, St. Augustine ManorEileen Kelly, St. Colman’s ChurchFr. Richard Rasch, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church

Special Board MemberPaul Ettorre, ResidentPeter Harwood, Deacon, Harwood & Armstrong

2006 Annual Meeting Honorees Information

2006 IRENE CATLIN LEADERSHIP AWARDSister Ann Kilbane, CSJ

2006 COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARDS West Side Ecumenical Ministry (W.S.E.M.): celebrating 40 years of service and touching over one million lives in our community by services delivered through the WSEM family of programs.

St. Helena’s Romanian Church: celebrating 100 years as the first Romanian Catholic church in the country, and for commitment to improving the Near West side.

West End Lumber: serving the Near West side of Cleveland for over 125 years, and for being an outstanding stakeholder on Lorain Avenue.

Jim Wagner: outstanding commitment to the neighborhood and block club activities, and for being an excellent community leader.

Bruce Buchanan: outstanding commitment to the neighborhood and block club activities, and for being an excellent community leader.

Julie Lindstrom: outstanding commitment to the neighborhood and block club activities, and for being an excellent community leader.

Barbara Strauss: for outstanding leadership in the Community Garden, and for creating EcoVillage Produce, a self-sustaining program that featured produce grown and sold in EcoVillage.

Paul Ettorre: outstanding commitment to the neighborhood and block club activities, and for being an excellent community leader.

Mark Ruckel: outstanding commitment to the neighborhood and block club activities, and for being an excellent community leader.

City Grill(6416-18 Detroit Avenue)

Benito Peticca and Dee Dee Burke, for making a significant investment in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood with outstanding exterior improvements to the City Grill, and for preserving this historic business on Detroit Avenue.

Family Dollar (7301 Detroit Avenue)

Ibrahim Lababidi, for making a significant investment in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood with physical improvements to the Family Dollar store at 7301 Detroit Avenue, and for participation in the City of Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program.

MISSION STATEMENT : The Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization guides the physical, economic and social development of the neighborhood toward animproved quality of life.

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Lyons Building (8300 Detroit Avenue)

Robert Lyons for complete exterior renovations at 8300 Detroit Avenue and for supporting W.S.E.M. and Community Corner.

Labyrinth at W. 65th StreetWest Clinton Block Club, for creating an urban oasis and meditation garden with the Walking Labyrinth at W. 65th Street and West Clinton Avenue, and for being host to the community Peace Vigil in the summer of 2006.

Rachel & Homer Davis(1915 W. 52nd Street) for outstanding renovation and significant investment on a residential property.

Urban Community School(4909 Lorain Avenue)for making a $16 million investment in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood on Lorain Avenue with the construction of a new campus and for helping to spur supportive development in the immediate surrounding area.

Block Club NewsIn 2006, the block clubs enjoyed an over 100% increase in attendance, from 707 in 2005 to over 1500 in 2006. The increase in resident involvement led to the development of a new block club on Franklin Boulevard. These monthly meetings gave residents and neighbors a chance to come together to discuss neighborhood issues, build relationships, and discuss ideas for neighborhood improvement.

The block clubs and other neighborhood groups applied for and received six grants from The Cleveland Foundation’s Neighborhood Connections Program totaling $22,300. These grants were for several youth initiatives, safety seminars, and for the Snowflake holiday lighting on Detroit Avenue.

Bridge Brigade celebrated its 15th year as one of the neighborhood’s most outstanding block clubs. The Bridge Brigade started one of the fist CB radio patrols in the City of Cleveland and continues to show how citizens can make their community a great place to live.

The West Clinton Block Club hosted a very successful Historic Haunts Tour that showcased historic architecture and neighborhood history, including stops along West Clinton Avenue and Franklin Boulevard, and inside the Capitol Theatre. There were nearly 700 attendees, including over 200 visitors who live in communities throughout Greater Cleveland. Already, residents are planning to make this an even more successful event in 2007.

Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Beautification The Code Enforcement program inspects and surveys about 200 units each year to support enforcement of the ordinances of the City of Cleveland. The goal of the program is to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive neighborhood. Our Code Enforcement Coordinator is the liaison between residents and the City’s Housing Court, Building and Housing, Health, Public Utilities and Waste Departments. We work together to educate residents on possible violations, prevent future infractions and provide other types of assistance to help residents improve their homes.

The Code Enforcement Coordinator also administers the Paint Program. In 2006, 33 homes in Detroit Shoreway boosted their curb appeal and contributed to the beautification of our neighborhood with fresh coats of paint cumulatively valued at $15,000.

Last year, 38 commercial properties, 45 public areas (phone booths, street signs, walking bridge railings and public utility posts) benefited from the Graffiti Removal Program, and more than 10 vacant properties were boarded by DSCDO and 20 houses were boarded by the City’s Building and Housing Department.

Safety2006 was a challenging years in terms of safety for the City as a whole and for our community in particular. In a very short period, there were several murders that forced us to refocus our energies on the key ingredient of a safe community: resident involvement. This year, resident involvement came in many forms, ranging from CB patrols/walking patrols to curfew sweeps to neighborhood cleanups. We also partnered with three senior high rise apartment buildings to help organize seniors around the issues of crime and safety. With assistance from Community Policing, we conducted four separate senior safety workshops. DSCDO fostered relationships with the young people of our community by facilitating 2 anti-gang workshops at Joseph M. Gallagher School. The North End block club with support from DSCDO, secured funding from Neighborhood Connections Program to start two youth programs that provide young people with supervised recreational and social opportunities after school. With our block clubs, we conducted two suspect identification workshops with the Cleveland Police Department and basic Mediation workshop with the Cleveland Mediation Center. We applaud the efforts of the First and Second District Police, Community Policing, business owners, faith based community and residents for their roles in making our community safe.

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Capitol Theatre Renovations Begin in 2006DSCDO is currently working with Marous Brothers Construction and Westlake Reed Leskosky to finalize renovation and restoration plans for the Capitol Theatre, built in 1921. The renovation will maintain the original decorative styling of the main auditorium to create a 420 seat theatre, and will also divide the balcony into two additional 100 seat theatres. DSCDO is negotiating with a leading independent cinema operator to manage the theatre.

In October of 2006, as part of the wildly successful Historic Haunts neighborhood tour, DSCDO spent several weeks

cleaning out the Capitol Theatre, making it possible to assess the condition and structure. In the process, we uncovered many layers of history and clues to the original layout and design of the space. October also marked the first time in over 20 years that any public group of size has been allowed in the theatre; the first time in 50 years that the main wall space for the original screen was visible; and the first time in over 70 years that the original decorative plaster and hand-painted details were visible.

Construction is expected to begin in Summer of 2007, with a Spring, 2008 gala opening.

Community SharesDetroit Shoreway is a proud member of Community Shares, a non-profit financial support collective. Community Shares supports social justice organizations through workplace giving campaigns. As a member of Community Shares, we join a select network of 35 organizations doing important and transformative work in the Greater Cleveland Community. Detroit Shoreway’s employees annually donate time towards the causes that Community Shares supports, and 85% of DSCDO’s staff participate in workplace giving to support other Shares organizations.

Gordon Square Arts DistrictDevelopment of the Gordon Square Arts District (GSAD) moved into full swing in 2006. Architectural renderings, an economic impact analysis, a parking study and business plans for Near West Theatre and Cleveland Public Theatre were completed. GSAD now has a full-time director and a full-time administrative coordinator. Progress was made on all of the recommendations made in the 2005 Campbell & Company feasibility report. In the process of moving from the planning to the silent phase of the capital campaign, seventy community leaders and stakeholders toured the Capitol Theatre, Cleveland Public Theatre and the site of the new Near West Theater. News about GSAD plans were reported on WKYC-TV Channel 3, a front-page Crain’s Cleveland Business story, and a Plain Dealer Metro section cover story.

The capital campaign starts 2007 under the leadership of honorary chairs Tom and Sandy Sullivan, Dick and Pat Pogue and Albert and Audrey Ratner. In addition to significant contributions from the honorary chairs, GSAD received a $50,000 grant from the Gund Foundation and $30,000 from Charter One Bank.

Community Involvement2006 was a great year for community events. In May 2006 Councilman Matt Zone led the Beauty of Ward 17 Clean Up Day. In one day, over 300 volunteers completed over thirty neighborhood projects. The projects included painting homes, landscaping, litter pick up and mural painting.

Throughout the summer, Park Works provided park programming at Lake Pool and Herman Park. The programming included art camps, soccer camps and movies in the park. In August, along with ADT, we participated in “National Night out Against Crime” at Zone Recreation Center. “National Night Out Against Crime” was established to strengthen police- community partnerships and send a clear message to criminals that our community is organized. Over 400 people attended this event.

In September, we had a peace vigil to celebrate the lives of the late artists, Masumi Hayashi and John Jackson and other victims of violent crimes. The event was held at Cleveland’s only outdoor labyrinth, located at West Clinton and W. 65th Street. Over 600 people joined together in this time of healing and prayer

In October, the West Clinton Block Club sponsored the Historic Haunts tour. This family-friendly guided stroll by lantern took participants through the storied past of the historic Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood. Actors from Near West Theatre re-enacted real life tales of life, love, murder and mayhem. The Historic Haunts tour also marked the first time in over 20 years that the Capitol Theatre was open to the public for tours. This event attracted over 700 people over two nights.

Joseph M. Gallagher Middle SchoolStudent Coloring Book ProjectBuilding upon a very successful Student Art show in 2005, DSCDO again partnered with Gallagher School to highlight the artistic talents of the students by creating a coloring book based on the historic architecture of our neighborhood. The coloring book features the diversity of residential and commercial structures in our community with hand-drawn illustrations by students of Gallagher Middle school. The book will be distributed free of charge to area schools in Spring of 2007. DSCDO hopes that the coloring book will help foster an appreciation of neighborhood history, architecture and foster pride in the community. A generous grant from the Cleveland Foundation made this project possible.

2006 Holiday PartyOn December 16th, over 500 children and adults turned out for the largest neighborhood holiday party at the Gordon Square Arcade. While waiting in line to visit with Santa, party-goers were entertained by DJ Jeff Dick of

Abracadabra Entertainment who played all kinds of music, as well as costumed characters like Frosty the Snowman.

Storefront Renovation ProgramThe City of Cleveland Storefront Renovation Program is one of the most effective tools available to commercial property owners for the renovation of their commercial properties. Owners can earn a rebate of up to $25,000 following a complete façade restoration. In 2006, four key buildings were renovated, along with three signage projects.

A subtle yet important revamping of the Family Dollar at 7301 Detroit Avenue, re-introduced large expanses of glass storefront windows to the front façade, and a complimentary color scheme highlights architectural elements, such as the 1940’s curved panel above the main entrance.

On W. 65th Street at Herman Avenue, the former R&A Lounge has been completely transformed into Stone Mad, a traditional Irish pub. The owners of the property have invested millions of dollars to restore, reconstruct, and redesign the site with tons of granite stone work, artist-designed metal gates, and a historically-accurate building design and color scheme.

Sai Gon Plaza, a 2005 Storefront project, went through the signage program as well, adding jewel-like awnings to the storefront windows. The frame work in brushed brass, compliments the terra-cotta colored awnings that add the final touch of elegance to this important landmark.

Detroit Avenue Merchants AssociationThroughout 2006, merchants and property owners on Detroit Avenue met to discuss the upcoming Detroit Avenue Streetscape project, commercial issues, share ideas, and discuss annual projects. Each year, 45 electrically-lit snowflakes grace Detroit Avenue from W. 58th to W. 80th Streets. The installation, repairs, and electricity total over $8,000 annually, paid for by neighborhood contributions and a Neighborhood Connections Grant and support from Ward 17 Councilman Matt Zone.

Lorain Avenue Antiques AssociationLorain Avenue, known locally and regionally as a Mecca for antiques and collectibles shopping, took a new approach to marketing their unique merchandise. The association updated their Lorain Avenue street banners with fresh colors and new banners. They are also working to have directional signage installed on I-90 to direct commuters and visitors to Lorain Avenue and the Antiques District. Although two shops closed in 2006, they were replaced by three new antique shops opened in 2006, offering a great mix of furniture, furnishings, and architectural elements. The wonderful City Council sponsored website, www.DiscoverLorainAve.com, brought international awareness to the district after a careful re-design and new promotional campaign. Thanks to Councilman Matt Zone for a generous marketing grant.

Economic DevelopmentCommercial properties in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood continue to be in demand, and attract a unique and eclectic tenant mix. In 2006, DSCDO welcomed The Detroit Studio, a graphic design firm and retail gallery, and M%, an art gallery, to the PJ Schier Building. Gypsy Beans & Baking Co., a wholesale/retail bakery and coffee shop, opened in the Kennedy Building at W. 65th Street & Detroit Avenue. Ryan Weitzel moved the Miller-Weitzel Gallery and Exit-Stencil recording studio nearer to the heart of the Arts District by taking over the former St. Mary’s church parish hall. The former Pick-and-Pay at W. 65th Street and Franklin Boulevard was demolished early in 2006 for the construction of a new, cutting-edge Rite Aid. This $3.5 million dollar project brings over 15,000 square feet of new commercial space to our neighborhood, featuring an expanded pharmacy, grocery, and health care departments.

Detroit Avenue Streetscape ProjectFully funded and almost ready to go, the long-anticipated Detroit Avenue Streetscape project will be under construction beginning Summer 2007. In 2006, the Ohio Department of Transportation agreed to the narrowing of Detroit Avenue in the core area of the arts district, making it more pedestrian friendly while still allowing two lanes of traffic and on-street parking. Cleveland Public Art has joined the development team to help guide the design and to ensure the inclusion of public art. Councilman Matt Zone has obtained commitments for funding of nearly $3 million dollars to make this dream a reality.

The PJ Schier building, a former eyesore at 6515-19 Detroit Avenue that had been vacant for several years, received a complete restoration based upon historic evidence and photographs. The two storefronts were reconstructed to match the original design, allowing natural light to flood the commercial

spaces.

Near West Lofts, at 6710 Detroit Avenue, was perhaps the most revealing storefront project of the year. The upper floors of the former Lou’s Furniture had been covered with brown metal panels for many years, covering key architectural details that contributed to the overall sense of design. Once these panels were removed, pressed tin and colored tile details came to light, and were restored to their original look.

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Multi-Family and Commercial Property ManagementIn 2006, Detroit Shoreway embarked on Gordon Square Homes, our most ambitious affordable housing project effort ever, resulting in the preservation of 64 apartments and creating 21 additional units. With Gordon Square Homes, three vacant historic buildings on Detroit Avenue, the PJ Schier at 6515-19 Detroit Avenue; the former Lou’s Furniture at 6710 Detroit; and the Muriel Building at 7001 Detroit Avenue, were restored, along with a

major renovation of the Gordon Square Apartments. DSCDO is very proud of the quality of the work performed by Marous Brothers Construction Co. Construction began on January 1st, 2006 and was substantially completed by the end of the year. The DSCDO staff worked tirelessly with the contractor to complete this $12,000,000 project on time and on budget. In addition to affordable housing, the project created

5,000 square feet of commercial space, making it possible for two new businesses to open in our neighborhood.

DSCDO’s property management portfolio includes 10 buildings on Detroit Avenue which collectively house 186 affordable apartment units and 44,000 square feet of retail and office space. Our apartments range from historic rehabbed efficiency, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom airy units to artist live-work space. DSCDO strives to maintain affordable rents and operate these properties in a fiscally responsible manner.

DSCDO is proud to participate in the Cleveland Housing Network’s nationally recognized Lease Purchase Program. This housing model enables very low income residents the opportunity to own their own home after a mandatory fifteen year rental period. Another benefit of the Lease Purchase Program is the significant amount of private investment by CHN that has resulted in the rehabilitations of many houses. DSCDO currently manages 149 scattered site, single family homes throughout the Detroit Shoreway and Stockyard neighborhoods. These homes are leased for 15 years to families earning less than 60% of the area median income. In 2006, our property management department was restructured by creating a marketing and leasing specialist position for both DSCDO and CHN Lease Purchase units.

Resident Services

During the renovations of the Gordon Square Apartments, 29 of our residents were relocated from the third floor to the second floor as part of the renovation process. Fortunately, the work was substantially completed in November 2006, and many GSA residents have returned to their home apartments. We also welcomed new residents moving into GSA for the first time.

With the assistance of the resident services coordinator, 22 Gordon Square Apartments residents received a total of $8,542 in credits on their winter heating bills from the Home Energy Assistance Program. The Arcade residents also receive deliveries of surplus meat and produce from the Cleveland Foodbank, Inc twice a week for a grand total of 1,617 deliveries of food. Residents celebrated the holidays with Easter Dinner, Thanksgiving Dinner, and Christmas dinner, all sponsored by St. Augustine Church.

In addition to working with the GSA residents, the Resident Services Coordinator assisted 42 neighborhood residents with completing HEAP applications which resulted in $12,228 in savings on winter heating bills. Detroit Shoreway acted as a host site for the Earned Income Tax Credit session, in which 50 people participated. A pilot project for a Rental Assistance Program was developed, providing financial assistance and social service referrals to three residents in Detroit Shoreway owned properties.

The Muriel Building before & after restoration

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asset 2006 Financial StatementIncome

Memberships

Fundraising

Development Fees

Property Management

Energy Conservation

Foundation Grants

NPI

City Grants

Other Grants

HUD/RSC

Miscellaneous

Total Income

ExpensesTotal Personnel

Total Administrative

Total Program

Total Expenses

Total Income/Expenses

Citizen Participation

5,749

0

0

0

0

3,089

42,619

150,604

-

-

13,914

215,975

127,700

19,115

99,108

245, 963

-29,988

Commercial

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0

0

0

0

42,000

50,000

143,871

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-

235,871

88,295

11,002

135,143

234,440

1,431

Property Management

0

0

0

286,273

0

5,000

0

18,500

5,000

48,712

-

363,485

295,730

50,938

10,138

356,806

6,679

Energy Conservation

0

0

0

0

349,191

0

0

0

-

-

-

349,191

113,205

19,356

205,846

338,407

10,784

Housing

0

0

370,695

0

0

35,267

190,000

79,676

86,125

-

21,057

782,820

294,075

61,889

36,421

392,385

390,435

Gordon Sq. Arts

0

0

0

0

0

75,000

27,000

0

-

-

-

102,000

58,633

10,603

31,454

100,690

1,310

Indirect

0

48,553

0

0

0

-

38,000

34,025

-

-

-

120,587

205,479

30,807

2,656

238,942

-118,364

Total

5,74948,553

370,695286,273349,191160,356347,619426,676

91,12548,71234,971

2,169,920

1,183,117

203,750

520,766

1,907,633

262,287

Energy Conservation ProgramsIn 2006, we helped 79 of our neighborhood’s senior citizen, disabled, and very low-income households reduce their energy use and utility bills through our “House Warming” and “Home Weatherization Assistance Program”. The services we provided included a “standard package” of electrical & heating safety and efficiency checks with needed repairs; attic and wall insulation; caulking, weather stripping, and air-sealing the many hidden areas of cold air infiltration common in our neighborhood’s older housing stock. Our Home Energy Conservation Specialists provided extensive on-site, hands-on energy conservation education tailored to the particular needs and problems found in each different household. Combining resources of several programs allowed us to spend an average of $2,300 per household on these home energy improvements, helping residents reduce their utility bills, and improving the value of their homes.

In cooperation with Cleveland Housing Network, we also provided some combination of additional services to these same households, installing carbon monoxide detectors, compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators, and more with funding from Dominion East Ohio Gas Company, First Energy, Cleveland Public Power, the Cleveland Water Department, and the State of Ohio’s Office of Energy Efficiency.

EcoVillage 2006The Cleveland EcoVillage is a partnership between DSCDO and EcoCity Cleveland, and is a national demonstration project to show how to develop urban neighborhoods in a way that respects the environment.

In 2006, the EcoVillage staff coordinated predevelopment planning for the Pear Avenue Green Cottages project. DSCDO will develop five affordable green single family homes in partnership with the Cuyahoga Community Land Trust. The homes will be designed by the Cleveland Green Building Coalition’s Emerging Green Designers. EcoVillage staff conducted a study of the EcoVillage Townhome utility bills for 2006, which showed roughly a 50% savings over average homeowner gas bill for October 2004-October 2005. The Pear Avenue Cottages are expected to show the same level of utility bill savings.

Supported by a $15,000 NOACA Transportation for Livable Communities grant, the EcoVillage Connections initiative brought in Alta Planning to investigate opportunities for better bicycle, bus, and pedestrian connections to the EcoVillage Rapid Station. The Bridge Avenue Community Greenspace, on the northeast corner of W. 58th Street and Bridge Avenue, got underway with the acquisition of $92,000 in grant funding from Cuyahoga County, $8,000 from Parkworks, and $20,000 from the Bruening Foundation. Assessment and remediation of the former gas station site was completed, and landscaping began with help from volunteers. Over 200 perennials and shrubs were planted to enhance this urban pocket park. Gallagher School received an upgrade of the solar panel system that will enable all the classrooms to access the energy data produced.

EcoVillage staff worked with the Calvary Church Youth Disciples and the OSU extension to acquire a 4H tree planting grant. We planted trees in the neighborhood at the Lorain Library Reading Garden

and at the W. 65th St. Rapid Station. We assisted in the incorporation of enhanced pedestrian amenities into the W. 53rd St bridge reconstruction, promoted the EcoVillage through presentations at conferences and tours of the neighborhood, staffed monthly EcoVillage Community Advisory Committee meetings, and assisted residents with community garden activities and grants.

West Side Rental Housing Collaborative In 2006, WSRHC members were very successful in expanding the supply of affordable housing. EDEN completed development of Emerald Commons on Madison Avenue at W. 78th Street, the first permanent supportive housing project in the City of Cleveland, and is now providing supportive services and affordable housing for 50 residents in the beautiful new building. DSCDO completed the Gordon Square Homes development with the restoration of four historic buildings, preserving 64 units of affordable housing and creating 21 additional units.

Cogswell Hall received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank along with a grant from the Enterprise Foundation of $87,000 for the redevelopment of their historic building on Franklin Avenue in Detroit Shoreway. DSCDO also received a planning grant from the Enterprise Foundation towards the redevelopment of two existing DSCDO-owned affordable housing properties, the Kennedy Building and the Murville. DSCDO plans to apply for Low Income Housing Tax Credits for both of these projects in 2007.

Single Family Housing and Bridge Square Phase III Bridge Square Phase III marked the completion of the 3-unit Townhome building at W. 58th Street and Bridge Avenue continuing the over $10 million investment in new housing on Bridge Avenue. One of the townhomes was sold in 2006.

DSCDO acquired two homes for purchase and rehabilitation as part of our on-going scattered site-housing program. One home was donated by Charter One Bank, and is located at West 58th and Pear Avenue in Eco-Village. DSCDO purchased a second home for rehabilitation located at 7405 Herman Avenue through our partnership with Neighborhood Progress Inc.

West End HomesDSCDO received a $150,000 Housing Trust Fund Grant for the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing structures as part of our West End Homes project. The target area for this project is from West 73rd Street to West 85th Street, north to Detroit Avenue and south to Lorain Avenue. To date, DSCDO has two projects under construction. One is located at 1430 West 84th Street, and was renovated in partnership with Cleveland Housing Network as part of their Homeward Program. This home is currently for sale. A 2-unit structure located at 2137 West 81st Street was recently purchased by DSCDO with plans to renovate it as a 1-unit home. DSCDO also has cleared the title of a vacant lot at 2095 West 81st Street and deeded the parcel to the Cleveland Land Bank as a site for future new construction.

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Benefit Auction DonorsAkron Aeros Akron Symphony Cleveland Browns Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland IndiansCleveland Orchestra Cleveland Zoo Ferris Steak HouseGreat Wolf Lodge House of BluesNautica Queen Parish Hall ClevelandPickwick & FrolicPlayhouse SquareSouthwest AirlinesTrolley Tours of Cleveland

Buffet Donors Alexandria’s MarketFerris Steak HouseGypsy Beans & Baking Co. Happy DogMinh AnhNate’s DeliNear West Coffee & Tea Orlando BakeryParkview Nite ClubSai Gon PlazaSnicker’s Café

2006 Corporate DonorsBrownstone InnCharter One BankCity ArchitectureCohen & Co.D-A-S ConstructionEnterprise Community InvestmentEnterprise Community PartnersFairview Lutheran FoundationFirst Federal of LakewoodKaren Bauernschmidt JPMorgan ChaseKahn Kleinman, Atty.Key Bank

Marous Brothers ConstructionNational City BankRysar PropertiesSurety Title

2006 Neighborhood Donors1st Choice RoofingAnne CoanAugustine DeliBenesch Friedlander Coplan & AronoffBerea Plumbing, Inc.Bowen Glass Buehner’s Supply Co.Carey Funeral HomeChase Bank—Gordon SquareCleveland Christian HomeCleveland LumberCleveland Public TheatreCraciun Berry Funeral Homes, Inc.D.H. Ellison ArchitectsDetroit Shoreway ChiropracticDoty & Miller ArchitectsFiorilli ConstructionGilbert SecurityHappy DogHBA of Greater ClevelandJakPrintsKleerkote High Pressure WashKPFF, LLCKrume & Associates, Inc.La Sagrada Familia ChurchLake Erie Heating & CoolingLakefront HardwareLorraine SurgicalLutheran Hospital Community InvolvementMasters AutoMcDonald’sMenyhart PlumbingMichael Benza & AssociatesMillenium Protective ServicesMings Heating & Air ConditioningOrganization & Community ConsultingPete and Pete Container ServicePioneer Savings & LoaneRandall Shorr, Atty.

DSCDO Honored with National, State, and Local AwardsDSCDO was honored in 2006 to receive national, state, and local awards acknowledging our excellence in community revitalization and affordable housing. We received the national Enterprise Community Partners James Rouse award for excellence in revitalization. This award came with a $5,000 prize. Charter One Bank gave DSCDO a state award with its Housing Heroes Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing, along with a check for $50,000. We

also were honored with a local Northeast Ohio Apartment Association Silver Key Award for Overall Community Appeal for Garden Community Renovation for the Bank Building.

RSM McGladreyeSecurity Hut, Inc. Sonkin & KobernaySpeed ExterminatingSt. Augustine Health CampusSubwayTalan ProductsThird Federal Savings & LoanTrieu LawValley Forge SupplyWalter & HaverfieldWarwick CommunicationsWest Side Ecumenical MinistryWIRE-Net

Partners and FundersBruening FoundationCity of ClevelandCleveland Action to Support HousingThe Cleveland FoundationCleveland Green Building CoalitionCleveland Housing NetworkCleveland Neighborhood Development CoalitionCleveland Public ArtCommunity SharesCuyahoga CountyEcoCity ClevelandEnterprise Community InvestmentEnterprise Community PartnersFairview-Lutheran FoundationThe George Gund FoundationLocal Initiatives Support CorporationNeighborhood ConnectionsNeighborhood Progress, Inc.OSU ExtensionOhio Department of Development Ohio Housing Financing AgencyParkworksRe$tore ClevelandState FarmSisters of Charity FoundationWest Side Rental Housing CollaborativeWIRE-NetMatt Zone, Ward 17 Councilman

2006 Annual BenefitThe Fourth Annual DSCDO Benefit was an important fund raiser for Detroit Shoreway, and this past years party was a huge success. The Benefit was held at Sai Gon Plaza at 5400 Detroit Avenue. The event featured an ample appetizer buffet and refreshments, along with live music.

The combined efforts of the DSCDO staff and board raised resulted in many generous donations from neighborhood and corporate partner, allowing us to raise just under $45,000 in financial support.

At each benefit, we bestow honors to individuals and businesses that have gone above and beyond duty to support Detroit Shoreway. In 2006, we honored the Deleva Family with the Fr. Frascati Neighborhood Champion Award for their work in improving housing stock in our neighborhood. We also honored Key Bank with the Community Partner Award for outstanding financial support on many of our projects and overall investment in our community.

DSCDO accepts a $50,000 award from Charter One Bank