This month, we’ve completed a substantial amount of work on the pagoda. Check out the photo below of the concrete truck with its incredibly long arm and hose extended to pour concrete to strengthen the Pagoda’s ring beams.
Other construction highlights include:
Plaza/Pagoda Work:
- Saturday work resumed this month
- Sleeve installation in the Pagoda for the tendons that run from roof to foundation
- Concrete form work and pours of the plaza steps and terraced seating planters
Garage Work: both day and night work throughout June.
- Scaffolding along the north side has been removed. Thank you for your patience while this important work was completed this past month.
- For plumbing installation: Relocation of sprinkler heads in the south side aisle and near pagoda foundation
- For Pagoda: scaffolding, shoring and concrete coring continue under the pagoda through late 2025 (approximately 60 parking spots under pagoda, in both upper and lower garage levels).
- Drive cautiously and follow posted detours signs on both upper and lower levels. Please do not walk on the ramp between levels.
Access to and throughout Japan Center Malls and Garage:
- Access from Geary Boulevard: Use the Geary Boulevard parking garage to access both East Mall and West Mall.
- Access from Post Street: Use the new posted detours into East Mall adjacent to U.S. Bank and to West Malls through the middle of construction entrance.
- 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.
💬 Have questions or concerns?
Feel free to contact the project manager:
J. Marien Coss
📧 marien.coss@sfgov.org
📞 628-652-6647
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project