The Hub on 6th offers unparalleled living and design for residents searching for an urban amenity-rich environment.
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The Hub on 6th
Project Summary
Quick Facts
The Hub on 6th, in collaboration with Borton Construction INC. and Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, LLC, was as an emblem of transformation, turning a 1963 county administration building into a vibrant and contemporary residential and retail building. In 2015 Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, LLC and Borton Construction began the re-development of the 107,000 square foot building with plans to convert it into housing. In 2017, the transformation began on this $14.5 million project. The vision was to revitalize the existing structure and bring new life to downtown La Crosse, WI. The asbestos removal process, typically a five-month endeavor during demolition, was remarkably expedited to just five weeks, thanks to the efficiency of technology. The original administration building plans suggested a capacity for a fourth floor in the existing three-story office wing. This created the opportunity to use original plan information and add a level of two-story Condos on the roof. The expansion resulted in the creation of 17 condominiums, responding to the demand for downtown living and the desire of individuals to own their own property. The sustainability approach taken in re-purposing this building is inherently eco-friendly, opting for reuse over demolition. Key initiatives included salvaging steel jail cells, re-purposing cement blocks and clay tiles for road base, and installing a photo-voltaic solar system on the roof. Furthermore, a central water system significantly minimized the carbon footprint associated with supplying hot water to all occupants. The Hub on 6th now offers unparalleled living and design for residents searching for an urban amenity-rich environment. The 95 rental units and the 17 owner-occupied lofted rooftop condos with the 6,000 square foot commercial space represent what can happen when you re-imagine rather than demolish.
415 6th St. N, La Crosse, WI Location
Adaptive use into multi-family mixed use Project Type Architect/Engineer HSR Associates
Builder Borton Construction
Management Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, LLC
Website https://hubon6.threesixty.bz/
Special Features Mixed Use, Multi-family housing, Condos and retail space.
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The Hub on 6th Case Study 1
Design
The building’s conversion into a mixed-use redevelopment involved several structural modifications. The addition of exterior patio spaces and current interior corridor preferences required a vertical expansion with two new levels. However, the wood-frame bearing walls of these new levels did not align with the existing steel frame, necessitating the design of a transfer steel system. Simultaneously, the basement was transformed into parking space, involving the removal of three columns to accommodate a circular driving pattern. This required a thorough review
The Hub on 6th Rendering
of new column loadings, existing footing sizes, and the addition of new transfer beams. The original two-story jailhouse wing was re-purposed into lower-level retail and second-level apartments, while a fitness room replaced the original mechanical penthouse. A rooftop basketball court was designed for the two-story wing, prompting the addition of new joists and steel framing to support the external decks. This comprehensive structural transformation addressed both aesthetic and functional aspects, turning the building into a diverse and contemporary mixed-use space.
The outdoor sign is unique and symbolic element that pays homage to the building’s history. What makes it truly special is that it incorporates steel reclaimed from the former jail walls, infusing the sign with a touch of the structure’s heritage. It becomes a focal point, telling a story of the building’s history and transformation, making it more than just a sign but a piece of art with a meaningful narrative sensation of the building’s evolution. The Hub on 6th sign made from re-purposed material
Sustainability Just by the nature of re-purposing this building in lieu of completely demolishing it represents a conscious effort to make the most of existing resources and minimize waste. A few items to note in this project was the salvaging of the steel jail cells, and the reuse of the cement block and clay tile for road base. Additional sustainable approaches in this project include: • Photo voltaic solar system on the roof. • A central water system supplying hot water to all occupants. • Building design utilizes natural light to create more creature comfort and reduction in energy needs. • Bike-friendly infrastructure: bike storage facilities, air pumps and racks for promoting sustainable transportation alternatives, reducing the reliance on cars and promoting a healthier lifestyle. • Garden boxes were added on-site for residents with a variety of edible plants including tomatoes, strawberries, and elderberries. Apple trees were included in the landscaping. • A low maintenance pollinator prairie was planted replacing sod along 4th St. creating biodiversity, wildlife habitat, erosion control and carbon sequestration. • Rainwater gardens for retention and storm water management. • Proper grading and downspout placement that directs rain and melting snow to multiple bio-filtration areas to naturally soak up, and filter polluted runoff.
The native prairie at The Hub on 6th holds hundreds of native plants that provide a habitat for a multitude of pollinator insects.
Photo voltaic solar system on the roof of The Hub on 6th
The Hub on 6th was the winner of the 2023 Soak It Up Award. This award, given by the La Crosse Area Waters, honors properties who have completed a landscaping project that reduces storm-water runoff; improving water management in our communities, the condition of local waterways, and livability of neighborhoods.
The Hub on 6th Case Study 2
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The Site and Background
In May of 1965, the dedication of the La Crosse County Administrative Building took place. For the next thirty-two years, the building housed the county administrative offices, the courthouse and the jail. It was in 1997 that the county board voted to sell the building for $250,000 rather than spend an estimated $18 million to remove asbestos and renovate it. In 2015 the partnership of Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions LLC and Borton Construction purchased the 107,000 square foot 51-year-old building for $250,000 with plans to convert it to housing for students. Upon further research, there was a need in the housing market for middle-income professionals who wanted to live in the downtown La Crosse area. Moreover, new information emerged about the original building plans was designed
Old County Administration Building
for a fourth floor. The project evolved to include condominiums 17 owner- occupied lofted rooftop condos as well as a 6,000 square foot commercial space on the first floor. In September 2017, the demolition of the old administrative building’s interior began and was remarkably expedited to five weeks instead of the usual five months, thanks to a robot from Interstate Sawing. The demolition involved removing over 80 tons of walls, steel, and asbestos. The careful dismantling and preservation of steel from the former jail walls took time. City and county officials, along with the partners on the project, spoke at the
The Hub on 6th completed
Groundbreaking celebration on Thursday, November 2, 2017. The grand opening celebration took place on September 13, 2018. All 17 condominiums were sold within the first year. Leasing continues to have a 90% or higher occupancy rate. The commercial space was sold in 2023, and is occupied by Brilliant Bodyworks Salona and Spa.
Marvin Wanders, Owner of Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, stands in one of the original jail cells of the county building before demolition.
Removal of 80 tons of wall, steel and asbestos during the demolition phase
Additional 4th floor of condominiums added.
The view from a condominium patio.
The Hub on 6th Case Study 3
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Project Financial Information
2017 Assessed Value: 2017 Real Estate Taxes:
$0 $0
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
2023 Assessed Value (Stabilization): 2023 Current Real Estate Taxes:
$12,704,500
$245,518
$14,500,000
Increment Created:
$163,724.97
*The above numbers are based on the economics prior to breaking ground for construction. The above numbers includes condos. Apartments Condos
Number of Residences: Number of Bedrooms: Number of Parking Spaces:
95
Number of Residences:
17 15
137 136
2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom
2
• Garage/Enclosed:
24 40 72 76
Commercial Space
6,000 Sq Ft
• Surface (including on-street):
• Pine St. Parking
Number of Storage Units
Project Timeline
2015
2017
2018
March
November
December
September
The Hub on 6th Grand Opening
Purchased building from The County of La Crosse
Demo Building & Construction Begins
Stizo transferred the property to The Hub on 6th
About Three Sixty The Three Sixty vision is to plan, develop and manage projects that will positively impact the communities as a whole - by stimulating growth
and improving the lives of the people throughout the neighborhoods we serve. Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions is a vertically integrated, full-service real estate company with a community first mindset, only embarking on projects that will positively impact the community, the neighborhood, the customer and our team. Our expertise of the multi-family industry, from construction to management, allows us to yield long-term investment and catalyze growth by creating a sense of place that strengthens the neighborhoods. Our name is derived from the full circle of services we provide and our commitment to a project from start to finish. We have grown to be a successful, full-service real estate company because of the years of diligent and successful planning, developing and managing of all of our properties. We serve our customers at a level that exceeds industry standards and we provide quality outcomes for all partners.
Contact us: 608-782-7368 Development@threesixty.bz 1243 Badger St. La Crosse, WI 54601
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The Hub on 6th Case Study 4
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