A mixed-use retail and residential property to be located at the 16th and Mission intersection in central San Francisco, 1979 Mission aims to set the standard for sustainable housing in the city’s historic Mission District. Development firm Maximus Real Estate Partners and architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP are producing innovative designs and working with a host of experts to ensure that 1979 Mission benefits not only the community of the Mission, but the environment as well.
At present, 1979 Mission is aiming to achieve or surpass a LEED Silver rating. Standing for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” the LEED rating system is a certification program for green buildings that helps developers, builders, owners, and operators follow environmentally responsible best practices. For 1979 Mission, this means the possible incorporation of sustainable design features such as an energy-efficient building exterior, solar hot water roof panels or other photovoltaic elements, roof gardens and rooftop rainwater capture, and the use of sustainable building materials. Equal attention will be given to the choice of sustainable elements inside individual units: low-flow plumbing fixtures, Energy Star-rated appliances, and radiant heating are just some examples of potential sustainable features for each 1979 Mission home.
The team behind the 16th and Mission project also aims to help residents make sustainable lifestyle choices, particularly in terms of transportation. To this end, 1979 Mission will include 164 secure spaces dedicated to bike parking, as well as at least four spaces for car-share vehicles. Furthermore, the project’s revitalization of the 16th and Mission BART plaza will facilitate access to sustainable public transportation, not only for building residents, but also for all members of this San Francisco neighborhood.