Solon Community Living groundbreaking planned for 2023 – Cleveland Jewish News
Solon Community Living, a nonprofit organization planning to create a community-accessible, sustainable housing option for adults with developmental disabilities along Clearwater Court in Solon, plans to break ground in 2023 after receiving final building plan approval from Solon City Council Oct. 17.
City Council approves site plan for Solon Community Living project – Cleveland.com
Seven years ago, with the needs of their children in mind, Ara and Leslie Bagdasarian founded Solon Community Living as a nonprofit to create a community-accessible and sustainable housing option for adults who have developmental disabilities.
New director of Solon ‘living community’ which serves adults with developmental disabilities understands unique challenges ahead
Source: Chagrin Valley Times Logan Andress, the newly-named community director for a unique living community coming to Solon, believes by taking this position he can provide a new direction in living options for adults with developmental disabilities.
Solon mayor highlights another trail project in State of the City address – Cleveland.com
One day after City Council approved agreements that will allow construction of the Solon to Chagrin Falls Trail to move forward, Mayor Ed Kraus spoke about another trail project the city hopes will become a reality as well.
Solon couple force behind Fragile X support group, living center project – Chagrin Valley Today
When both of their young children were diagnosed in 1995 with Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder, the news was nothing short of traumatic, Solon residents Ara and Leslie Bagdasarian recalled.
Housing for those with special needs coming to Solon – Cleveland Jewish News
Solon City Council accepted Solon Community Living’s bid to purchase 3.65 acres on Aurora Road and Portz Parkway to develop and build a 14-unit housing development for residents with disabilities at its Nov. 1 meeting.
Council accepts Solon Community Living’s bid for land – Cleveland.com
It’s been a long road for Ara and Leslie Bagdasarian, co-founders of Solon Community Living, but the project has cleared a major hurdle that will allow it to move forward.
Solon Community Living Announces Land Purchase
We are excited to announce the bid for the future site of Solon Community Living was accepted. Solon City Council approved our bid for the purchase on November 1st, 2021. The entire Solon Community Living team is thrilled to move forward and continue to make this dream a reality. We want to thank everyone who helped us reach this massive milestone, from voters in Solon to the members of the City Council and the different families who have dedicated hours on our committees. We would not have made it this far if it were not for you all. [...]
83% of Solon voters OK special-needs zoning
SOLON, Ohio -- Ara Bagdasarian, co-founder of Solon Community Living with his wife, Leslie, believes the passage of Issue 19 will create a unique opportunity for city residents who have disabilities. “It could potentially be groundbreaking zoning,” Bagdasarian said. “We’re so pleased with the outcome and grateful for Solon to give us the opportunity to move ahead.” Issues 18 and 19 both passed decisively in the vote-by-mail primary election Tuesday (April 28), held after the March 17 election was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Issue 19 creates a new zoning district in the city, a multifamily residential and special-needs [...]
Proponent of Issue 19 in Solon takes postponement of election in stride
Ara and Leslie Bagdasarian, co-founders of the proposed Solon Community Living project, will have to wait a few more months to see if Issue 19 will pass in Solon after the postponement of the primary election scheduled for Tuesday (March 17). (Ed Wittenberg, special to cleveland.com) SOLON, Ohio – Monday (March 16) was an emotional roller coaster for Ara and Leslie Bagdasarian, co-founders of Solon Community Living. They were prepared for the primary election Tuesday (March 17), with Issue 19 on the ballot. The issue would create a new zoning district in the city, a multifamily residential [...]