Division Circle – Homeless Center

The City of San Francisco needed a secure refuge in the Mission neighborhood to address a public health crisis caused by increased homeless encampments.

The new Division Circle Navigation Center, operated by SVDP-SF, provides safe sleeping quarters, case management, basic healthcare, and social services, helping clients access housing and support programs.

Sprung delivered two fully insulated structures, oriented perpendicularly to form a community courtyard with a garden, outdoor activity area, and off-leash dog run. The larger structure (18.3 m × 41.1 m, 60’ × 135’) serves as a dormitory with 126 beds, while the smaller structure (18.3 m × 22.9 m, 60’ × 75’) houses staff offices, pantry, laundry, dining, and lounge areas. Stand-alone units provide restrooms and showers.

In its first month, the center supported over 200 individuals with case management, medical care, mental health and substance abuse screening, and housing assistance.

Specs:
Dormitory: 18.3 m × 41.1 m | Fully insulated | Total area: 752 m²
Multi-purpose building: 18.3 m × 22.9 m | Fully insulated | Total area: 419 m²