SAN FRANCISCO—The new mixed-use residential community at 360 5th St., developed by Trammell Crow Residential and designed by KTGY Architecture + Planning, was recently approved by the planning commission. The new $95 million development located in the SoMa district includes 127 apartment homes and more than 9,300 square feet of retail and creative workspace on .53 acres. The building faces 5th Street, a major arterial, and is bound by Clara and Shipley streets.

Trammell Crow and KTGY worked with the surrounding community to respect the area's considerable history while providing new residences to the area. Connecting the new building with its neighborhood and the city was a major focus of the design. TCR's plans for the new development include creative workspace and some retail spaces at the ground-floor level, further preserving the sense of community for SoMa. This area is home to artisan and craftsman businesses, and the local community prides itself on the “makers” arts community.

Adding new residential units to this neighborhood as well as creating 8,011 square feet of space for production, distribution, repair and arts activities uses, and 1,300 square feet of retail will enhance this area, project insiders indicate. The development also includes streetscape improvements along Shipley, 5th and Clara streets to greatly improve the pedestrian experience.