Lead Summary
Heavy equipment moved into place Monday on the site of the future “PrairiE Loft” apartment buildings and a groundbreaking ceremony is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the corner of Hatting Street and South Highway 75. The $8 million project will be known as PrairiE Loft 1 and PrairiE Loft 2 apartments, with the capital E representing “environmental sustainability and smart building practices.” Construction will use “Extreme Structural Insulated Panels,” high performance heat pumps, in-floor heat, LED lighting that qualifies for Energy Star, and the Net Zero Ready Program. The two buildings will have one- and two-bedroom units on three floors with elevators and off-street parking.