Cuyahoga County unveils $4.5 million men's shelter renovation

• The $4.5 million project was funded through federal pandemic aid. It has modernized the property adjacent to 2100 — 2020 Lakeside — to create a "safe, healthy, dignified" lodging experience there.

Between the lines: Though the total number of beds will not increase, the addition provides more individual space per bed and eliminates the need for offsite overflow shelters.

Zoom in: The additions feature 114 beds with private lockers.

• Plus: The renovations include updated office space, shower facilities and multiple community gathering areas.

What they're saying: "Through our ongoing partnerships with agencies like Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, we have created a transformative space that provides immediate support and stability," said Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne.

• "By connecting individuals to resources in a dignified, respectable manner, we hope to help them on their path to housing independence."

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