Mission Cabins

The Mission District neighborhood has seen a surge in homelessness, especially since the pandemic. With nearly 8,000 adults experiencing homelessness in San Francisco and 4,000 without shelter, the city has a need for more navigation centers to help get people into permanent housing while more affordable housing projects are developed. The Mission Cabins project is a critical new space designed to provide temporary housing for these individuals.

A closed chain store parking lot in the Mission District has been chosen as the site for a new cabin village. Each private cabin is equipped with essential amenities, including an air conditioning unit and storage space. The village includes community spaces and five shared storage units to support residents. The site's service provider, Five Keys Schools and Programs, will manage the operations and support services. The project also includes onsite social services to help residents transition to permanent housing. Mayor London Breed has emphasized the importance of this initiative in addressing homelessness in San Francisco. Each cabin features dark gray bedding and a potted plant sits atop the desk, creating a welcoming environment. Two wooden steps lead into each cabin, providing easy access to the living spaces. The community engagement lead, Deborah Bouck, plays a key role in ensuring the project's success.

RPM provided the architecture and engineering for the project.

View video below to learn about the unique attributes of the Mission Cabins project.