LaCasa, Inc. Breaks Ground for Lincoln West Apartments

(July 26, 2011)  Lacasa, Inc. broke ground yesterday for a renovation project to create new apartment units.  The old Goshen Housing Authority office, located at 1101 W. Lincoln Ave. in Goshen, will be converted into 15 living units.

Construction began on the 14,812 sq. ft. renovation project in late June.  There will be a new parking lot entrance onto Harrison St., and the project includes the addition of five porches creating exterior access into the new apartment units and adding 650 sq. ft. of 2nd floor space.

LaCasa is targeting Silver Level Certification through the National Green Building Standards (NGBS) for the project.  "Green" features of the project include recycling of demolition waste and re-use of items where possible.  Energy efficiency was kept at the forefront while selecting appliances, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures and mechanical equipment.  Additional insulation will also create a more energy efficient building.  The project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2011.

LaCasa, Inc is a not-for-profit community development corporation whose wide range of programs and services assist low-to-moderate-income families regardless of race, national origin, or religion.  LaCasa is an equal housing provider.

Pictured in the photo from left to right are:

Dan Jacobs, Project Manager, DJ Construction

Brad Hunsberger, VP Real Estate Development, LaCasa, Inc.

Sherry Siewert, Exec. Dir., Indiana Housing & Community Development Association (IHCDA)

Laurie Nafziger, President/CEO, Oaklawn

Gregg Nussbaum, vice president of adult services, Oaklawn

Lori Phillips-Steele, Director, Indiana Program at Corporation for Supportive Housing

Chad Stoltzfus, Chairman of LaCasa Board of Directors

Randy Myers, Principal Architect, Interface Architecture & Design

Al Borschelt, 1st Source Bank

Larry Gautsche, President/CEO, LaCasa, Inc.