While porches were once discouraged by Shaker Heights zoning ordinances, inclusion of the architectural feature is now recommended for new homes in the Sussex, Lomond, and Moreland neighborhoods as a reflection of neighborhood identity. In an effort to showcase the distinct character of Moreland in 2002, the City of Shaker Heights offered residents financial and technical assistance repairing porches as part of its "Front Porch Shaker" program. | Source: Shaker Heights Public Library, Local History CollectionDownload Original File
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Shaker Heights Public Library, Local History Collection