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Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation | Construction update, December 24, 2024

Rec Park Improvements | All Project Updates Posted on December 24, 2024

The recent rains are testing our newly installed waterproofing! To date, 80% of the waterproofing substrate preparation and 50% of the waterproofing assembly have been completed, and they are performing beautifully!

20241224 JPP site plan side by side

Bird’s eye view of the plaza where the NW and SE quadrants are almost completed.

  • East Mall: Entrance from Post Street – Detour through the center of the Plaza until late January/early February when a temporary path will be installed alongside the building.
  • West Mall: Entrance from Post Street – New detour through the center of the Plaza begins late January/early February.
  • Garage Work: Scaffolding remains in both upper and lower garage levels and ramp through mid-2025. Drive cautiously and follow posted detours signs and please do not walk on the ramp between levels.
  • Waterproofing: Work continues on the concrete slabs near Post Street East Mall entrance and detour walkway Post Street near East Mall.

And remember, Japan Center Malls are open for business!

  • Access from Geary Boulevard: Use the Geary Boulevard parking garage to access both East Mall and West Mall.
  • Access from Post Street: Use the detour through center of Plaza for East Mall and near West Mall building for West Mall
  • Sidewalk: Accessible pedestrian detour is open along the north side of Geary between Laguna to Buchanan Streets. For safety, follow all detours, stay within fenced pedestrian detour lane, and avoid walking in the bus lanes.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Marien Coss, Project Manager, marien.coss@sfgov.org, (628) 652-6647.

For more information, please visit the project webpage >>


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