By Jodie Newell | Pinal Central
A groundbreaking ceremony was held this week for a downtown-area apartment complex at 115 W. Main Ave. that involves preserving a historic home just south of the railroad tracks.
The development by Gorman & Company, which specializes in revitalizing downtown areas through partnerships with municipalities, government organizations and nonprofits, is intended to provide affordable housing in downtown Casa Grande.
A total of 64 units in Casa Grande Apartments will be constructed, including one-, two- and three-bedroom “affordable” housing units. As part of the development, the historic Shonessy House will be preserved and repurposed as a community space and leasing office. The apartments are aimed at providing affordable “workforce housing” for professional workers such as nurses, teachers and police officers.
Elected officials in attendance on June 10 at the ceremony included Casa Grande Mayor Lisa Navarro Fitzgibbons and Councilmember Matt Herman, who were joined by other city officials and senior management staff from Gorman & Company.
