I started looking back on old photos of the Creamery from before we started and thought you’d get a kick out of these
We’ve made some minor improvements since early 2014 😂
In all seriousness, this is a great example of the transformations that are possible when city, county, state and private sector all work together to get something done. Most historic buildings can be saved with some imagination,
perseverance, and dedicated partners
Josh
This weekend is the 10 year anniversary of when the first set of residents started to move in to the Fairmont Creamery.
Shout out to my originals! Thanks for being the first ones and for being patient while we fixed the heat🙏😂. What an adventure! We are very grateful for you. I love following you on here and seeing your adventures, life changes and families.
When we pitched banks and investors and tax credit providers on being involved in the Creamery, we talked about how it could have a catalytic impact on our side of Tremont. I think history has proven us right and the ripple effect has been impactful
Since this project we’ve seen a ton of activity near us. Some we’ve initiated, other projects have been taken on by different groups. Hopefully we were a small spark
Everything good is two steps forward,/one step back, but I’d argue that our area has developed as organically as any in Cleveland and displaced very few (the great thing about historic preservation). We have a local gym, bakery, plant store, hair salon, chocolate shop, people who have opened offices etc and added a ton of middle class people to the neighborhood (nurses, teachers, medical residents, etc). Plus the existing businesses who made investments long before us!
Cheers to 10 years, and everyone doing what they can to be kind, support local businesses, look out for your neighbor and continuing to grow the soul of our neighborhood for years to come
🙏,
Josh
I asked our team for some small business shop recommendations (outside of the stores in our buildings) to help with your gift buying:
Aireonna — @78ststudios — there’s a ton of artists and small businesses at 78th and multiple events there, including Cleveland bazaar Dec 13-15
Al - @somethingdifferentgallery in Ohio City which is both a gallery and a gift shop
Logan — He really wanted to say the @cleguardians team shop, but since we encouraged him to branch out 🙂 he is offering @citygoodscle in Hingetown
Chris — @joymachines if you are looking for anything bike related and @verticalrunner for the runner in your life
Devin - @sunshinehq200 for gifts and accessories 🙂
Josh — @visiblevoicebooks and @loganberrybooks for the readers in your life.
Regardless of where you go, try to keep if as local as possible
Josh
Help!?!
This very precious cat turned up around west 17th street looking for some warmth and a kind resident took them in. They went to the APL and no microchip. Does anyone recognize it?
If you’d like to be connected to the resident, send me a DM with your email. Lets try to find this adorable cat a home or returned to its owner
Josh
We have an opening at the Lincoln for the end of February. SCA residents, If anyone knows anyone looking, please send this along to them and we will hook you up with our referral bonus. More info on the unit is on our leasing page!
Thanks
Josh
The Christmas trees are up at SCA! Special thanks to the team for helping to make these trees shine this year 🌟We’re kicking off the holiday season with cheer and gratitude.
Wishing all our residents a safe and joyful holiday tomorrow. Stay tuned for the exciting announcement about which nonprofits we’ll be supporting this year through our annual Giving Tree tradition. Let’s make this season bright for those in need! 💚❤️
- Aireonna
Ok, the dredded topic: Snow
We will have more info on preparing for the snow in the days to come, but in the meantime I wanted to share a resource for us all to bookmark: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/public-works/divisions/streets/snow-map
This looks like a pretty basic site but is super useful. It functions sort of like those trackers you can use to see when your Amazon package is coming.
You are able to tell when our roads are scheduled to be plowed, how close they are to coming etc.
The City does not plow SCAs lots — our snow removal vendor does that for us. But this site does let you know how easy it might be for you once you exit our lot and head on out to work on city streets
More snow info soon,
Josh
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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights
Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights
Join Kaiser Gallery on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9pm for Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights!
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Walkabout Tremont
Walkabout Tremont
Experience the best of Tremont’s creative, diverse and walkable neighborhood during Walkabout Tremont, which happens the second Friday of each month at its art galleries, boutiques, bars & restaurants.
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THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk
THIRD FRIDAY Art Walk
Two city blocks of art gallery and studio openings... all under one roof!
Don't miss the monthly THIRD FRIDAY art walk with dozens of gallery exhibits and shopping opportunities. Proud to have over 60 businesses in the building — and almost all open their doors for this special evening each month.
Plus great parking, food service, live music - make a night of it on the west end of the Gordon Square Arts District!
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Join Kaiser Gallery on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9pm for Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights!
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Frequently Asked Questions
All of our communities are pet friendly - no extra monthly fees/deposits needed. We just ask you let us know you have a pet before signing your lease, or obtain our permission before getting one if you already live with us. Generally, we have a 2 pet limit, however we are open to exceptions on an individual basis. You must have your pet on a leash in all common areas, and pick up after your dog.
Maintenance requests should be submitted using this form and are usually responded to/resolved within 1-2 business days. See the video guide below for how our maintenance process works. If this is a true emergency, please contact the emergency phone line in our maintenance form.
Residents are strictly prohibited from subleasing their unit or listing it on a timeshare service such as AirBNB. The security of our residents is paramount to us, and we want to ensure that we know who is coming and going from all of our facilities.
What can I put on my wall?
Make your apartment feel like a home. We are not looking to subtract from your security deposit for normal holes in the drywall, like putting up art or mounting a TV. The walls in all of our buildings have wood studs. Do not drill into any brick.
I'm having thermostat issues – what do I do?
If your thermostat reads an error, contact us right away. We have a contract with Brewer-Garrett HVAC Service. They will come out as soon as possible, typically within 24 hours.
Will you change my HVAC filter?
We will come by every 3 months to change your HVAC filter for you.
Is my building cleaned regularly?
All of our buildings are cleaned 5 days a week. Be sure to say hi to our wonderful custodial team!
Does SCA recycle and compost?
We recycle at all of our buildings. Recycling is available in the trash room on your floor. Instructions on what can be recycled are in each trash room and in your orientation packet.
The Fairmont Creamery, West 17th Street Townhomes, and The Lincoln share one compost bin. The Tappan and Wagner Awning have their own. Instructions on what can be composted are provided in orientation packets.
Who handles snow removal at SCA properties?
In the winter, we work with MVP Snow Removal to keep all of our surface parking lots and sidewalks free from snow/ice. Below are some helpful do’s and dont’s for winter weather:
When will I receive an option to renew my lease?
Our leases are 12 months. We will give you a 60 day notice with the option to renew the lease or let us know you will be moving.
What amenities do I have access to as an SCA resident?
All of our residents have access to outdoor space, a 24-hour fitness center, a pet wash, and roof deck.
Tremont Athletic Club are our long time partners, located at the Fairmont Creamery. Residents in any of our buildings can receive a discounted membership for as long as you live with us. Contact TAC for more details here.
How do I change the batteries in my gate/garage opener?
Leaving anything with a battery in cold temperatures can greatly reduce its lifetime. We recommend bringing in your parking lot remote every night to extend the battery's life. We also recommend changing your remote's battery once a year to prevent it from dying unexpectedly. Replacement batteries can be found at most stores and online!
For The Tappan parking lots and The Creamery garage remotes, use a Lithium 2032 battery.
For The Lincoln garage remotes, use a AAA battery.
For the Barber parking lot remotes, use a 9V battery.
You can view a tutorial video here to learn how to change yours!
Community Voices
A Radically Inclusive Community in Tremont: Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ
Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ was first founded in 1859 in the Tremont neighborhood. The church is a cornerstone institution in the community, and, like the surrounding community, has a storied past.
Advocating for the Future of Public Transit in Cleveland
Sustainable Community Associates recently welcomed Angie Schmitt and Marvin Ranaldson to an office space on the ground floor of the Fairmont Creamery.
Resident Spotlight: Teaching in the COVID Era with Krystle Williams
Last fall, we reached out to a few of the teachers in our community. Teachers have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic, and we wanted to celebrate their work at a time when schools were particularly overwhelmed. One such community member was Krystle Williams, a resident at The Tappan since 2020 and an English teacher at John Marshall High School.
Cleveland’s AsiaTown: Yesterday and Today
As a Cleveland transplant, AsiaTown came as a surprise to me. I’d considered myself familiar with the city prior to moving here, having family scattered throughout Northeast Ohio—but I hadn’t known this particular neighborhood existed. I knew Little Italy and University Circle, Lakewood and Tremont, and most of the outlying suburbs. AsiaTown, and its storied roots, was unknown to me until I became a Cleveland resident in 2015.
“I want people to know that I see them:” Stephanie Howse on Her Ward 7 Campaign
The City of Cleveland is currently divided into seventeen wards. For Clevelanders, these wards are often known by the neighborhoods that make them up—Buckeye-Shaker Square, Detroit Shoreway, and Edgewater, to name a few.
Cleveland APL Expansion Will Bring Innovative Care to the City
At the heart of the Cleveland Animal Protective League is a series of core values, including compassion, leadership, and innovation. These values drive all that the APL does, and are perhaps most clearly articulated through their current capital campaign, Unleash the Dream. The multi-year campaign aims to raise $13.5 million, all of which will be directed towards renovating and expanding the APL facility located on Willey Avenue, adjacent to the Fairmont Creamery.
How Acupuncture First Treats Imbalances in the Body
Karen Mastrangelo started practicing acupuncture in 2010, after earning her Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Though she spent time studying and practicing in both California, where PCOM is located, and New York, she is a native Clevelander and ultimately decided to come back home to open up her own practice.
“Bakeries Can Build Communities:” A Conversation with Leavened’s Ian Herrington
Ian Herrington was working as a professional baker at Cleveland Heights’ On The Rise Artisan Breads for eight years, and, as he worked his way up to head baker, he began to dream of his own space.
Discovering the Depth of Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum-Archives
Situated on Kenilworth Avenue, opposite Lincoln Park, is a large yellow craftsman-style house with a red tympanum and an inviting front porch. This building is home to Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum-Archives. Founded in 1952, the museum-archives is dedicated to collecting and preserving items from Ukrainian history, culture, and immigration to the United States, including family heirlooms handed down through the generations—many of which might have otherwise been deliberately destroyed in Soviet Ukraine.
Business Spotlight: Anna Beauty Center
Anna Li opened her beauty center in AsiaTown twenty years ago. She had recently immigrated from China, and wanted to create a boutique where people could learn more about her culture and access convenient services and great products.
LJ Huang on Shanghainese Food, Culture, and Community
Shortly after moving to Cleveland, LJ Huang began to search for homestyle Shanghainese food.
“There were a lot of good Chinese restaurants, but I wanted my food—my comfort food.” LJ explained. It was 2010, and simultaneously, she found herself attending potlucks and community parties within the Chinese and AsiaTown community.
Making Chocolate with Cleveland Chocolate Co.’s Rebecca Hess
Rebecca Hess found her way to chocolate-making in a unique way: through a tropical fruit CSA. The CSA began to send her fresh cacao, which Rebecca collected until she had enough to make a batch of chocolate. Learning the process quickly inspired her to order more beans, invest in equipment, and eventually led her to outline a business plan for her own company—placing her on the path towards opening the Cleveland Chocolate Company.
