HASTINGS — A groundbreaking ceremony was held for Hastings’ latest housing development, Elm 26, during the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The new development is located on 14 acres near the intersection of 26th and Elm St. in northeast Hastings.
Innate Concepts, the organization behind the project, has been working to bring the housing development to Hastings since early 2023.
Scott Rief, president of Innate Concepts, said there will be six 22-plexes, 132 total units, in the first phase of development. There will also be a dog park, sidewalks and a green space to help connect the residents.
Rief said they will be offering one bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in the new development.
“We’re thrilled to expand our offerings with Elm 26 and to continue investing in the communities we serve,” said Rief. “This project reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality living spaces that support both the local workforce and the broader community.”
When asked about a timeline for construction, Rief said dirt moving will begin this week, with framing to take place shortly after.
Rief said their goal is for people to be living on site by late summer of 2025.
“Elm 26 is designed to offer an array of modern amenities, creating a comfortable and convenient living environment in Hastings. The new development will support the city’s growth and economic development goals, providing residents with both lifestyle and location benefits, Innate Concepts noted in a press release.
The project was made possible by financing through Pinnacle Bank and a Rural Workforce Housing Fund loan through the Hastings Economic Development Corporation.
“In 2016, Innate Concepts broke ground on its first multi-family development known as Talon Apartments in Grand Island, Nebraska. The developments, which Innate Concepts oversees from design through construction and management, include Prairie Heights Apartments in Lexington, Legacy Bend Apartments in Norfolk, Element 30 in Kearney, Talon and Legacy 34 Apartments in Grand Island, and now Elm 26 in Hastings,” per Innate Concepts.
