As we shared in our last update, construction on Japantown Peace Plaza has begun!
The plaza is now closed, and mobilization is in full swing. This month you can expect to see (and hear) construction activities such as:
- Closing Geary Boulevard North Sidewalk between Laguna and Buchanan Streets for the duration of construction. This is contractor’s staging area for all equipment and materials. Follow safety signs to Geary Boulevard South Sidewalk to avoid the fenced areas.
- Adjustments to the perimeter barricades to accommodate customer/delivery access and contractor work.
- Prepping and protecting the features that will remain in place for the duration of construction, such as the large monument at the plaza entrance on Post Street.
- Removing elements that will be salvaged and reused, such as boulders. Plaques and other historically significant elements are being carefully removed, packaged, and stored.
- Removal of all furnishings, including seating, lighting, and vegetation.
As each of these preparations are completed, heavy construction will follow to remove everything between those brittle tiles and the structural slab.
Japan Center Malls will remain open throughout the construction duration:
- From Geary Boulevard – Stairs and ramp to the plaza will be closed off for the duration of construction. Pedestrians entering East Mall and West Mall from Geary Boulevard please detour through the parking garage.
- From Post Street – Plaza access to the East Mall and West Mall remains open. Look for fenced pathways near each building leading to both plaza entrances.
Thank you for your support as we embark on this exciting project!
For more information about the project, visit the project page >>
Marien Coss, Project Manager, (628) 652-6647, marien.coss@sfgov.org