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Chardon Local Schools Business Affairs Transportation Center
Projects

Chardon Local Schools’ Success Story

The Chardon Local School’s Success Story spotlights how an unoccupied trucking depot one mile from Chardon High School became the perfect location for the school district’s new Business Affairs Transportation Center.

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April 17, 2026
Beyond ADA Presentation at EDspaces
Thought Leadership

Designing Beyond ADA Supports All Students

The “Beyond ADA” presentation at EDspaces inspired conversations about effective design considerations for enabling students with special needs. The intent was that attendees could take that information back to their schools and districts to implement what they learned.

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March 13, 2026
TDA Becomes 100% Employee-Owned
Culture

TDA Becomes 100% Employee-Owned

We are proud to announce that we reached a significant milestone in our history by becoming an 100% employee-owned firm.

This decision was made to empower our team members through ownership in the company, which will further infuse fresh ideas, encourage leadership development, and continue the values that have made TDA successful.

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February 20, 2026
Fairport Harbor Ribbon Cutting
Projects

Fairport Harbor Village: A Small Town with a Big School

Fairport Harbor Village is a small town with a big school. The one-square-mile community voted to pass a bond issue to help fund a new PreK-12 campus on the existing Harding High School site to replace the century-old buildings the district had been using. Residents and local officials came together in December 2025 to celebrate its opening at the Fairport Harbor ribbon cutting ceremony and took a tour of the new school.

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February 13, 2026
New Bryden Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Community

The New Bryden Elementary School Ribbon Cutting

Beachwood Schools celebrated the grand opening of the new Bryden Elementary School on the last day of school before the winter break. Over 300 students and guests filled the gymnasium to enjoy a student-led concert after the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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January 7, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 Campus Building Dedication
Community

Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 Campus Building Dedication

The Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 Campus Building Dedication was attended by families, students, faculty, and guests who commemorated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and building tour. Held in the student dining area, the dedication attracted a large turnout of Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake community members.

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December 23, 2025
North Ridgeville City School's Ranger Rally
Community

North Ridgeville City Schools’ Ranger Rally

North Ridgeville City School’s Ranger Rally served as a thank you to the community and a celebration of the start of another school year. The Friday evening back-to-school kickoff culminated with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Ridgeville High School, which will open in 2028.

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August 29, 2025
TDA Summer Student Shadow Day
ThenDesign

TDA’s Summer Student Shadow Day

ThenDesign Architecture is a community-oriented learning and teaching firm, so hosting an annual Summer Student Shadow Day is a natural fit. Inviting local high school and college students curious about the architecture, interior design, and construction fields, the staff spread their love for the industry through a series of learning engagements at the TDA office.

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August 1, 2025
Architecture

Design Reveal: New North Ridgeville High School

After hundreds of hours of collaborative effort between the district administration, staff, students, community members and design and construction professionals, the designs for the new North Ridgeville High School are shaping up. For an inside look at the new space, we’re thrilled to share this design reveal of the new North Ridgeville High School.

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July 19, 2025
Tiny House Challenge in North Ridgeville
Community

The Tiny House Challenge

The Tiny House Challenge at North Ridgeville City Schools’ Ranger High Tech Academy pushed students to design the smallest house that could still comfortably meet the occupants’ needs.

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June 27, 2025
Culture

Highlighting Excellence in School Communication

The Ohio Public School Relations Association (OHSPRA) recently honored TDA Communications with four awards for their work in highlighting the impact of public education, including the prestigious “Best of the Best” for an article on Indian Valley Local Schools’ new stadium. This recognition underscores the vital role of skilled communication and public relations in sharing compelling narratives about student experiences and fostering community support for schools.

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June 6, 2025
North Ridgeville High School's Furniture Fair
Design Process

North Ridgeville’s New High School Furniture Fair

North Ridgeville’s New High School Furniture Fair helps the design team make informed decisions about the preferences of the staff and students. The selection of functional, comfortable furniture directly ties to the effectiveness of learning in the classroom. Giving teachers and students hands-on experience with various furniture options allows them to imagine what is possible in the new high school building.

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May 2, 2025
Geauga County Courthouse
Architecture

The Geauga County Courthouse is Where History Meets the Future

The Geauga County Courthouse is where history meets the future. The prestigious landmark has stood proudly at the edge of Chardon Square for over 150 years. The three-story addition and improvement project is about two-thirds complete and has been carried out without significantly disrupting essential services.

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April 4, 2025

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