We are nearing the finish line at The Shoots Building, marking the completion of the second of two major building refreshes completed over the past two years alongside the Hattle Building. This week’s installation of the final HVAC unit brings us one step closer, with final window installations coming soon.
Investing in existing buildings is a critical part of preserving long-term affordability. Refreshing and maintaining housing ensures residents can remain in safe, healthy, and energy-efficient homes while extending the life of these buildings for years to come.
Across the Hattle and Shoots buildings, this work included:
All of this work was completed while residents continued living in the buildings. That approach matters. Renovations like these require coordination, communication, and care. Teams across Real Estate Development, Property Management, and Tenant Resources worked together to support residents, address concerns, and manage temporary relocations with dignity and respect.
Projects like this demonstrate that affordable housing is not just about building new units. It is about stewarding existing housing responsibly, using environmentally sustainable materials, improving energy efficiency, and centering residents throughout the process.
We are grateful for the funding support from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and the City of Goshen, which made this work possible.
The Shoots renovation also benefited from strong community involvement. Volunteer groups from Goshen College and students from Goshen High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program worked alongside Lacasa staff to support various phases of the project.
Their involvement provided hands-on experience in housing development while reinforcing the importance of collaboration in maintaining and strengthening affordable homes.
This is what long-term investment in housing looks like: thoughtful maintenance, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to sustainability and resident well-being.
