Affordable Family Housing Project Description
Islais Place at 4840 Mission Street is the one of the first major developments in the Excelsior District of San Francisco in nearly 25 years. 4840 Mission Street proposes to create 137 affordable housing units with the inclusion of over 5,000 sq. ft. of retail space and a 10,000 sq. ft. Mission Neighborhood Health Center. Below grade parking is included for both retail and residential uses. The affordable family housing component will include a mix of mix of 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms homes around with access to private residential courtyards. Islais Place at 4840 Mission Street seeks to provide affordable family oriented housing along with vibrant public spaces, new retail and community serving uses.
Architectural DESIGN FEATURES
- Private outdoor space for residents in the form of courtyards
- Inclusion of retail space and 10,000 sq.ft. clinic
- Strong urban street presence on both the commercial and residential sides of the project
Sustainability FEATURES
- Solar hot water & on-site energy generation
- Low flow plumbing
- Drought tolerant landscaping
- Natural ventilation
- Low/No VOC paint and finishes
- Storm water filtration & detention through bioswales and planters
PROJECT INFORMATION
- Client: BRIDGE Housing Corporation
- Building size/acres: 196,000 sq.ft./1.48 acre
- Density: 137 units
VMWP Affordable Family Housing Experience
As a multidisciplinary firm, we plan and design a wide variety of affordable housing from high-density urban communities to small-lot single-family housing providing over 4,000 built units since 1989. With cost and quality of life as primary concerns in our family housing, we use simple elements of construction, building materials and scale to create beautiful spaces. Our work has received numerous design awards in national and local design competitions. Most recently The Rose on Colfax won the 2024 Housing Colorado Eagle Award and Victory Village won the Architizer A+ Award – Affordable Housing Special Mention for 2023.