Santee Passage’s street-facing facade hides an extraordinary architectural surprise: a park-like courtyard. This outdoor space is open to the sky but protected from street noise and grit. The courtyard is accessible from both buildings and will provide outdoor common-area seating and a gathering place for the neighborhood. With a raised stage at one end, string lighting, and a shaded fountain, the courtyard can also be used for future programming, such as pop-ups, picnics, food festivals, performances, and special open-air dinners.