Slavic Village is comprised of several unique neighborhoods with thriving block clubs. These clubs were formed out of a passion for the neighborhood and building community by residents coming together to help each other and sponsoring events and initiatives.
The Warszawa Block club is concerned with (1) keeping the neighborhood clean, (2) helping each other beautify, and (3) addressing traffic safety in a highly dense residential neighborhood. There are a lot of children in the area who play on the street and ride bikes, and parents are concerned with cars not stopping at stop signs, speeding, and the lack of basic traffic enforcement.
The group met consistently for almost two years. The result is what the group calls 鈥淪treet Lace,鈥� beautifully painted curbs and street paintings at various locations throughout Slavic Village.
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency will supply funding along with materials including paint and ADA ramps from its street supplies program. department helped coordinate and advise the group on the process as well as following city ordinances and obtaining permits.
The Cleveland Observer found Joy Cummings, Anthony and Tiffany Andreolli, and other neighbors and friends including 鈥淭he Rocker鈥� Scott Pickering, completing the finishing touches on the project.
Andreolli mentioned how drivers are 鈥渂ecoming more aggressive in neighborhoods.鈥�
鈥淭emporary speed bumps over the summer months every year,鈥� Cummings said, 鈥渨ould be a great addition to the Street Lace.鈥�