SGPA Architecture and Planning proudly celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Presidio Palms, a transformative permanent supportive housing development aimed at addressing homelessness in San Diego. Project team members Jaclyn, Yvette, and Kevin represented SGPA at the event, honoring the collaborative efforts that brought this project to life.
Presidio Palms is a State Homekey-funded initiative owned and operated by the San Diego Housing Commission. The project reimagines a former 166-room hotel into permanent housing for unhoused residents, complete with on-site supportive services and upgraded amenities.
The renovation was fast-tracked thanks to San Diego’s Permit Now program, with permits secured in just three months and construction completed in only seven—an impressive timeline for a project of this scale.
Key upgrades include:
- Staff offices, community rooms, bicycle parking, and a picnic area
- Interior and exterior finishes, including new casework and signage
- Accessibility improvements and security enhancements
- New HVAC systems, roofing, and rooftop solar panels
Presidio Palms is a milestone in San Diego’s efforts to provide not just housing, but dignity and stability to our most vulnerable neighbors. SGPA is proud to contribute to a project that will positively impact so many lives for years to come.
With the support of city, county, and state agencies, Presidio Palms now offers residents not only a place to live, but a renewed sense of hope and belonging. The project demonstrates the power of design, policy, and partnership in tackling the region’s housing crisis, one community at a time.