Mission Rock

San Francisco, CA

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Working alongside the San Francisco Giants, Tishman Speyer, and the Port of San Francisco, CMG has developed the public realm Master Plan and installed Phase I of the Mission Rock development – a 27-acre mixed use waterfront urban neighborhood project. These new networks of distinct open spaces and lively, pedestrian-priority streets drive the design and implementation of this piece of San Francisco’s Mission Bay.

Image Credit: Andrea Gaffney

Choreography of Activity Through Public Open Space

Crafted through years of neighborhood outreach and community planning, Mission Rock transforms a surface parking lot just south of Oracle Park into a vibrant new community that includes 1,500 new rental homes with 40% dedicated to affordable units for low- and middle-income families, as well as small shops and cafes, and 8 acres of parks and open space. The public realm cultivates a thriving street life for this new neighborhood, providing diverse experiences and creating an inviting and memorable urban district.

At the heart of this transformation lies Dr. Maya Angelou Lane, a lively pedestrian corridor that connects the waterfront to the district’s core. Designed as a curbless shared street prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists, it is a vibrant and engaging space that welcomes regular day visitors and expands for community and game day events. This adaptability is complemented by CMG’s visionary concept of “Street Rooms,” bringing life to Mission Rock’s public realm. Collaborating with an inspiring array of small, women- and minority-owned design firms from the Bay Area and beyond, Mission Rock features four unique street rooms that foster rich connections among place, art, history, and community. Selected through a thoughtful competition, the Street Room designers include Min Design, Terrain Work, Oyler Wu Collaborative, and Dana King.

Image Credit: Andrea Gaffney

The streets and open space also play a pivotal role in the neighborhood’s resilience and sustainability. With integrated infrastructure, stormwater management, and thoughtful planting strategies, Mission Rock cleans storm water, sequesters carbon, and protects from sea level rise, ensuring this vibrant public realm remains adaptable and resilient for generations to come. The project is a substantial link along San Francisco’s waterfront open space and a dynamic addition to the Mission Bay neighborhood.