Yesterday, the San Francisco Planning Commission passed the Family Zoning Plan—an exciting step toward building a more inclusive city. As this process continues, we look forward to ensuring that expanded housing development also includes stronger provisions for affordability, accessibility, and inclusivity.
Rory found more than just an apartment at The Kelsey Civic Center – he found a home. Rooted in the city he grew up in, Rory has a place that meets his needs and keeps him connected to his community.
As Managing Director, Sam leads The Kelsey’s housing development pipeline, partnerships, and strategy
We’re excited to share that the Inclusive Design Standards have been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2026! Recognized among 163 innovative solutions worldwide, the Inclusive Design Standards provide a cross-disability framework for creating disability-forward housing.
We’re proud to unveil our new emblem for projects that have certified using the Inclusive Design Standards!
Diana joins The Kelsey as a Residents Services Manager. She brings over two decades of experience in housing, behavioral health, and community work, always centering equity, healing, and access.
We’re grateful to our friends at SV@Home for featuring The Kelsey Ayer Station and the Inclusive Design Standards in their article, Designing Housing that Welcomes Everyone. Read on to learn more about how we can build a disability-forward housing future together.
To classify housing as “ADA” is inaccurate and oversimplified. Instead, it’s important to understand which laws impact housing access and inclusion, and how the ADA shapes disability-forward housing. Read the full article to learn more.
We’re honored to be nominated for the 2025 AHF Readers’ Choice Awards in the Urban Development category. Join us in celebrating! Vote and learn more.