Critic John King says three new housing projects in San Francisco go beyond the goal of shelter, creating fun, attractive environments.
"Two buildings are in the Tenderloin, bringing a recreational center and architectural flair to that long-beleaguered neighborhood. The third is in the Mission District, where housing and work spaces overlap with an ease that offers a model for the city's changing industrial landscape."
"The literal standout is a 14-story tower that rises one block west of Hallidie Plaza and premieres Oct. 26 with a block party hosted by Glide Memorial Church, one of the developers.
The housing is straightforward, with 81 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms, but the design is playful and rich."
"It's a welcome splash and a symbolic one. In a neighborhood where many residents struggle to climb the economic ladder and others are down on their luck, the new housing affirms that uplift can be part of daily life."
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