This project could be nominated in several categories, but I chose Urban Design since there are a number of things that this affordable multi-family residential project chose to do to try to give something back to the city.The project has incorporated a lot of public art that is reminiscent of the murals at Chicano Park.Although the architecture itself is somewhat generic, the location of the community building, open space and tot lot on the prominent public corner of Logan and 16th, invites the community to come in and interact with the project. It's like a little pocket park.It contributes to the ongoing revitalization of the Barrio Logan neighborhood, while also helping preserve the area’s heritage and culture. Local artists were recruited to design murals and to create ceramic tile art to further connect this project to residents of the area.

Project Information

Project Address: 

1605 Logan Avenue, at intersection of Logan Ave & 16th St

Project Owner/ Developer: 

MacFarlane Costa Housing Partners

Owner Contact Name/ Email: 

Michael Costa

Project Architect/ Designer: 

John Maple

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