2/19/2009 (Chicago, Illinois) - McShane Construction will break ground this Spring on the new five-story, 70,000 square foot Casa Maravilla project located at 2021 S. Morgan Street in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The assignment is on behalf of not-for-profit affordable housing developer, The Resurrection Project. McShane is currently completing Casa Morelos located at 2015 S. Morgan Street in Chicago also for The Resurrection Project that is scheduled for completion in Summer 2009. The new Casa Maravilla multi-family apartment residence will provide affordable housing for seniors living in the surrounding neighborhood. The residence will consist of 73 studios, one-, and two-bedroom rental units and will include amenities such as dining space, community room, therapy room, library and recreation room. The exterior will feature stone and brick masonry with elements like metal panel cornices and entryways adding architectural appeal and interest. Casa Maravilla is registered with the Chicago Green Homes program, a city-operated permitting system fostering environmental construction and design practices. Casa Maravilla will contain a green roof, geothermal HVAC system, eco-friendly elevator structure, weather-resistant windows, ENERGY STAR appliances and permeable pavement. Weese Langley Weese is providing architectural services for the project that will be completed in June 2010.