Tucked between San Rafael’s most vibrant off-ramp and the pristine waters of its Venetian-style canal, a loophole-squeezing dwelling facility will soon offer hundreds of hardworking Marin residents housing that is technically habitable. “This is what we’ve been asking for, and frankly what we deserve," said local paramedic Orly Jonston, of the hastily conceived structure where first responders, school teachers and low-income families better be grateful to live.
The building, seemingly inspired by the style of nonconsensual architecture familiar from many of Jared Kushner’s renderings, is designed to challenge the notion that communities can be improved by any kind of housing whatsoever. "This site has been labeled 'undesirable' by detractors, just because it's in a location where no one has ever wanted to linger even momentarily" said the project's developer. "But those naysayers fail to take into account the needs of people whose quality of life is not a priority."
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Proponents tout the many benefits of living in a major transportation artery. All units will have 24/7 access to the soundscape created by millions of cheerful commuters, and occupants will have several gas stations and car dealerships within walking distance. Promising studies show that the thoroughfares that hem pedestrians in on all sides will be safely navigable for most adults, and the "creepy" overpass separating residents from San Rafael's best restaurants will only be legitimately scary at night-time.
"Plus, if anything does happen, we'll be right there," said Jonston, referring to his fellow front-line workers. "Our apartments will definitely be on the lowest floors, so we'll be able to hear any screams."
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