Units are offered with one to three bedrooms and boast stainless steel kitchen appliances, shaker-style cabinets, granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and in-unit washers and dryers. First-floor units offer private patios, and units on floors two through four have private balconies. Fourteen of the units meet Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) accessibility requirements.

The building boasts 2,600 square feet of amenity space including a common area with a full kitchen, a fitness room, a shared laundry room, outdoor gathering space, a kids’ play place and playground, and a dog park. The first-floor office suite incorporates three private offices, a conference room, community service facility, classroom, and a reception and work area.

The building features four stories of wood frame construction atop an underground precast parking garage. The exterior façade combines composite lap and panel siding with brick veneer.

The project is Enterprise Green Communities Certified and integrates Energy Star rated appliances and a full solar array system on the roof to power the common areas.

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Situated on a site adjacent to The Chicago Lighthouse’s center in the Illinois Medical District, the podium-style building features nine stories with three levels of parking, six levels of units, and first-floor retail space. The exterior integrates a mix of perforated metal panels, brick veneer, and fiber cement siding. At roof level, back-lit translucent panels symbolize a lighthouse.

Units are offered in studio, one-, and two-bedroom floorplans that provide accessible, independent living for qualifying low-income households. Features include solid surface kitchen countertops for added durability, Energy Star appliances with front controls and tactile operation, WaterSense plumbing fixtures, cultured marble vanities, and dimmable lighting.

Additionally, there is contrasting flooring in front of the kitchen cabinets, and the finishes for appliances, cabinets, hardware, and countertops were selected to provide higher contrast for those with limited sight. Two-bedroom units also offer in-unit washers and dryers.

Tenant amenities include a fitness center, community room, and fourth-floor rooftop terrace. Outside, residents can enjoy a courtyard with a dog run and a playground.

To make the residence fully accessible for its tenants, the common areas offer contrasting colors, lit braille unit signage, handrails on both sides of the corridors, braille wallpaper, braille numbering on the mailboxes, contrasting flooring in front of unit doors, and accessible elevators with audible signals. Additionally, the property has black light switches, outlets, and window controls to contrast with white walls throughout.

The Foglia Residences was designed to achieve Enterprise Green Communities Certification.

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Designed to achieve National Green Building Standard Bronze Certification, the property incorporates sustainable materials and features including Energy Star dishwashers and washing machines, water-efficient bath accessories, and composite cabinetry.

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Community amenities include a bistro/café, fitness room, yoga room, fourth-floor outdoor terrace, and dog park. Units are offered in one- and two-bedroom floorplans and feature granite countertops, kitchen islands, Energy-Star kitchen appliance packages, nine-foot ceilings, and luxury vinyl-tile flooring.

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Located at 641 S. Lake Street, McShane remodeled Lincoln Elementary School, a 39,000-square-foot building originally constructed in 1893, to accommodate 14 apartment units. Also on that site, McShane constructed a new two-story, 28,000-square-foot building to offer 22 additional affordable workforce units.

Originally an elementary school constructed in the early 1900s, Mary A. Todd School at 100 Oak Avenue was transformed to 11 apartment units and a health care clinic for uninsured or underinsured families.

During the remodeling process, McShane prioritized keeping historical features of the schools, including trim, flooring, chalkboards, lockers, windows, and doors. Units are offered in one- to three-bedroom floorplans. Shared amenities include a laundry room, a community room, a computer lab, and tenant storage.

The project was designed to achieve NGBS Silver Certification.

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Affordable at 40 to 80 percent of area median income (AMI), units will be offered in one- to three-bedroom floor plans. Unit features will include luxury vinyl plank flooring, stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms, and select units will also offer balconies. Eight live/work units will be available for residents who wish to have an office suite or studio with a separate exterior entrance.

Tenant amenities will include a clubroom, fitness center, outdoor grill area, and a playground.

The project was designed to meet Wisconsin Green Built Home Standards and will incorporate a 200kW A/C solar array on the rooftop along with high-efficiency electric heat pump systems.

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The units will incorporate a mix of luxury vinyl-tile and carpet flooring, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances.

The property will offer 3,750 square feet of amenity space including a fitness center, laundry room, mail room, and club room.

The project is designed to achieve Wisconsin Green Built Homes Gold Certification and EnergyStar Multifamily Certification with a solar panel system on the roof to offset electricity costs for the common areas.

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The community offers four buildings with six single-occupant rooms and two townhome buildings with eight townhomes. The six single-occupant rooms are spaciously designed and are each equipped with a private bathroom. Additionally, residents have access to shared facilities, including a full kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry facility. The community also provides ample office space for support staff.

The two townhome buildings offer four units each with two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms. Features include a split-level design, attached garages, and in-unit laundry.

A 3,700-square-foot on-site activity building contains a community kitchen, craft space, computer center, and fitness area for all residents to use. Residents can also enjoy a paved walking path on site.

A consultant was engaged to help select interior finishes that are conducive to a healthy environment for Autistic adults. Additionally, the project was designed with sustainability in mind to achieve Wisconsin Green Built Homes certification.

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The three-story wood frame building integrates an exterior of brick and Hardie panel siding. Units are offered in one bedroom, one bathroom floor plans and are designed to allow residents to live independently.

Amenities include a community lounge, computer room, fitness center, laundry facilities, and outdoor space. Services for residents include case management, life skill training, and employment assistance.

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The development features two podium-style buildings with three stories of wood framing atop an underground parking garage. The exteriors of the buildings integrate attractive white utility brick and Hardie panel façades with large windows that provide abundant natural light in the units. Units are offered in spacious one- to three-bedroom floorplans.

The property boasts best-in-class amenities including a club room, fitness center, yoga studio, and storage lockers. Outside, the site offers a patio with grill stations and a playground. Additionally, the heated underground parking garage provides 209 parking spaces for tenants.

The project was designed with sustainability in mind to achieve Wisconsin Green Built Home certification.

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Affordable at 30 to 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI), Thrive Sweet Auburn offers 117 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. Twenty-three units are reserved as permanent supportive housing for households transitioning out of homelessness and additional units are reserved for U.S. military veterans.

Thrive Sweet Auburn offers an array of supportive services for residents and community members. The first floor serves as PCCI’s headquarters and holds offices for First Step Staffing. Other services at the development include a medical clinic, nutrition education, case management services, and a coffee shop.

Residents have access to additional amenities such as community rooms, wellness rooms, an outdoor pavilion, and a community garden.

The four-story building features podium construction with office, amenity, and parking space on the first floor and apartments on floors two through four. The exterior is comprised of an attractive mix of brick, metal panels, and fiber cement siding. The building was designed to wrap around the iconic Atlanta Coca-Cola billboard that shares the site.

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Bronze development integrates sustainable elements including wall, floor, and ceiling coverings/systems that do not require any finishing application, proper HVAC system sizing, high-efficiency lighting fixtures/bulbs, and insulation materials that are in accordance with CDPH/EHLB Standard Method v1.1. Additionally, the site offers easy access to public transportation and incorporates vegetation that promotes biodiversity.

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Approximately 50 percent of units are affordable to households earning 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) or less through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Units boast spacious floor plans, nine-foot ceilings, quartz countertops, and plank flooring. All units have full-size appliances and in-unit washers and dryers, and select units offer balconies.

First-floor retail units bring convenience and commerce to the surrounding community. Additionally, the Community Life Center resides on the ground floor of 2344 S. State Street.

The development includes extensive amenity space on the first and sixth floors, including lounges, a fitness center, and terraces. A new public right-of-way, 23rd Place, connects the two buildings and can be closed off to create public gathering space for community activities. Both buildings feature covered passageways to provide retail customers with convenient access to stores.

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