Mission Bay Block 3 East
A model for healthy living for families and formerly homeless veterans in Mission Bay: Block 3 East will provide a spectrum of community connection in the form of affordable housing. This collaboration among LMSA, Swords to Plowshares, and Chinatown Community Development Center will be a dynamic contribution to the 3rd Street corridor.
Owner
Chinatown Community Development Center and Swords to Plowshares
Associated Architect
Saida + Sullivan Design Partners
Location
San Francisco, CA
Size
123,701 sq. ft.
Stats
Targeting 112 GreenPoints (Gold level); Solar PV panels estimated to produce 91% of the building’s common area electrical energy; Solar thermal panels estimated to produce 60% of the building’s hot water heating energy
Image Credit
LMSA for renderings and GLS Landscape for courtyard view perspective
Currently in design, this 119-unit development will provide ground-floor services for families, vets, neighbors, and the greater community. Balancing a civic scale with a feeling of home, the building enables sustainable lifestyles for its residents, prioritizing access to views and solar control, along with showcasing alternative energy generation and nearby public transportation. The project frames a serene interior courtyard that balances a range of areas for retrospection and play.
