Transformation of SoMa Continues

SAN FRANCISCO–Following on the heels of its One Henry Adams multifamily development in Showplace Square, a second multifamily development at 8th and Brannan Streets is now under construction, according to Equity Residential. Located in the Design District, the 383,000-square-foot development will ultimately house 449 apartment residences on nearly 4.5 acres.

Jim Kelly, first vice president of development for Equity Residential, tells GlobeSt.com: “There are many innovative and exciting aspects to 8th and Brannan. Not the least of which is the fact that this community is projected to be our first LEED Platinum development in Northern California. We are re-using much of the wood from the former exhibition hall that was on the property, and the 1,000 photovoltaic solar panels on the roof will produce enough energy to fulfill approximately 89% of 8th and Brannan’s common area needs.”