African American Art and Culture Complex and Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Seismic Retrofit Project
San Francisco Public Works, the San Francisco Arts Commission, and Pankow Builders have partnered to deliver seismic safety improvements at two of San Francisco’s cultural centers: the African American Art and Culture Complex (AAACC) and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA).
The projects will strengthen both buildings to improve earthquake safety while addressing accessibility, building systems, and other facility improvements to support their continued use as community arts and cultural spaces.
Construction Schedule and Temporary Relocation
Both cultural centers are currently preparing for construction, including packing and relocating artwork, archives, equipment, furnishings, and other materials. Both buildings are scheduled to be vacated by December 15, 2026, and turned over to Pankow Builders shortly afterward.
Construction activities, including demolition, may begin as early as January or February 2027, with completion anticipated in spring or summer 2028. Both cultural centers will be temporarily closed during construction.
Planned Building Improvements
African American Art and Culture Complex (762 Fulton Street)
The project includes seismic strengthening and related building improvements, including:
- Structural improvements: Strengthening of building seismic strength.
- Accessibility: Improvements to parking, sidewalks, entrances, ramps, restrooms, corridors, and theater access.
- Building systems: Elevator modernization, electrical upgrades, and mechanical and HVAC improvements.
- Interior repairs: Targeted repairs to areas affected by construction.
- Building repairs: Roof, skylight, ceilings, window, and exterior leak repairs and replacements.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (2868 Mission Street)
The project includes seismic strengthening and related building improvements, including:
- Structural improvements: Strengthening of building walls, lobby areas, and floor and roof systems.
- Building systems: HVAC modernization, building management system upgrades, and electrical improvements.
- Building repairs: Roof replacement, drainage improvements, and domestic hot water system improvements.
- Accessibility: Improvements to entrances, sidewalks, door hardware, signage, theater access, and drinking fountains.
- Interior repairs: Targeted repairs to areas affected by construction, including the lobby, gallery, and windows.
These investments will improve earthquake safety, accessibility, and building performance while supporting the long-term preservation of both cultural facilities.
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San Francisco Public Works
The San Francisco Arts Commission
Pankow Builders
