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Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project

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The Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project is a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department effort to renovate Embarcadero Plaza and the adjacent Sue Bierman Park in San Francisco. No cost figures, schedule, or current phase have been published.AI-generated

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summary The Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project is a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department... generated llm:summarize · retrieved 2026-07-29
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Assertion history (latest 100, including superseded)

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update.post {'aid': '3053', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3053', 'body': 'NOTICE OF TREE REMOVALS Tree removals will begin on or after September 14, 2026. Once tree work begins, it is expected to last five weeks. Sections of the park and connected pathways will be closed intermittently. Expect construction noise, temporary sidewalk closures, and pedestrian detours. Trucks and other heavy equipment will periodically enter and exit the site, but we anticipate minimal parking or traffic impacts related to this work. During this period, 97 of the park’s 113 trees will be removed. Three of these will be transplanted to new locations within the park. When the park is fully renovated next year, these trees will be replaced with a mix of local and site-appropriate species, including coast live oak, coast redwood, Monterey cypress, southern magnolia, and strawberry tree. The number of trees in the park before and after renovation will remain the same. Removing and replanting trees is necessary to regrade the park to be more accessible to all. This work is part of the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project, a $40 million public-private effort to transform 5 acres at the foot of Market Street into a cohesive waterfront park with expansive lawns, gathering spaces, recreation opportunities, and year-round community programming. 💬 Have questions or concerns? Feel free to contact the project manager: Eoanna Harrison Goodwin 📧 eoanna.goodwin@sfgov.org 📞 (628) 652-6645 Please visit the project webpage at: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project If you would like to receive updates about the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park ."', 'title': 'Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | Notice of Tree Removals', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park', 'published': '2026-09-01'} reported 2026-09-02 live
update.post {'aid': '3048', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3048', 'body': 'SAN FRANCISCO - Mayor Daniel Lurie today moves to name part of San Francisco\'s reimagined Embarcadero Park for former Mayor Art Agnos, whose decision to remove the Embarcadero Freeway following the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake transformed the Embarcadero and reconnected downtown with the waterfront. As part of the planned renovations to the existing Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park, the southern half of the future park would be named Art Agnos Plaza, while the northern half of the new park would be known as Sue Bierman Commons. The cohesive five-acre waterfront park would be formally named Embarcadero Park. The naming proposal will go before the Recreation and Park Commission\'s Capital Committee on September 2. The reimagined park builds on Mayor Lurie\'s Heart of the City plan and the city\'s work to make downtown San Francisco a neighborhood where people live, work, play, and learn. The mayor recently welcomed 12 new homegrown businesses to downtown and Mid-Market thanks to the Storefront Opportunity Grant , while retail stores like the RealReal and AT&T have returned to the neighborhood and Nintendo has opened a flagship store. Office-to-housing conversions are gaining momentum . And so far this year, crime is down 24% in Union Square and the Financial District following last year\'s 35% drop . Beyond downtown, the mayor is investing in improving and activating public spaces across the city: Yesterday, Mayor Lurie reopened the South Sunset Clubhouse , after opening of the newly rebuilt Eugene L. Friend Recreation Center in the South of Market neighborhood earlier this month and the Tenderloin Recreation Center Children\'s Play Area in May. "When the Loma Prieta earthquake struck San Francisco, it was Art Agnos who helped guide our city through one of the most challenging moments in its history-and who seized that moment to transform our iconic waterfront for generations to come," said Mayor Lurie . "As we once again reimagine a vital part of our waterfront, it is only fitting that we honor former Mayor Agnos\'s legacy. This transformative project is a testament to what we can accomplish when the public and private sectors come together around a shared vision for San Francisco\'s future. The new park will accelerate our city\'s economic recovery by creating a true front door to downtown-a place where residents, workers, and visitors can live, work, play, and learn in the heart of San Francisco. Thank you to the DDC, Crankstart, and all of our partners for fostering vibrant public spaces in our city." The city and its partners are working to transform the two existing public spaces into a cohesive, five-acre waterfront park with expansive lawns, gardens, picnic and dining areas, performance and recreation spaces, improved pedestrian connections, an enclosed dog play area, and gathering spaces designed for both everyday use and large civic events. The project is expected to break ground in late 2026 and be completed by early 2028. The project is supported by a $20 million fundraising commitment from the Downtown Development Corporation (DDC), which includes a $10 million commitment from Crankstart. "The Embarcadero waterfront is one of San Francisco\'s defining public spaces. What was once shaped by a freeway is now the vibrant community we see today, thanks to Mayor Art Agnos\'s vision for a more open, welcoming waterfront," said Shola Olatoye, DDC CEO . "Renaming a portion of the park for Mayor Agnos is an opportunity to honor that legacy and create a true crown jewel for San Francisco. We are grateful to Crankstart for their leadership and to our donors and supporters for stepping up to match the funds Crankstart is committing for the project. We are committed to raising the remaining capital. We look forward to working alongside Mayor Lurie, our city partners, the Downtown SF Partnership, BXP, and our other downtown partners to bring the vision for this new public park and opportunity for all of San Francisco to life." Alongsi…', 'title': 'Mayor Lurie Moves to Honor Former San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos at Reimagined Embarcadero Park', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park', 'published': '2026-08-28'} reported 2026-08-29 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/29540/Embarcadero-Plaza_Commission_Concept-Approval_20260618', 'title': 'Rec Park Commission, presentation, Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation – Conceptual Design, June 18, 2026 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '29540'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/29414/Item-9-Embarcadero-Plaza_Staff-Report_Concept-Design-061826', 'title': 'Rec Park Commission, staff report, Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation – Conceptual Design, June 18, 2026 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '29414'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/29231/Item-8---Embarcadero-Plaza-and-Sue-Bierman-Park-Improvements---Staff-Report-052126', 'title': 'Rec Park Commission, staff report, Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Improvements – Grant Agreement, Acceptance of Funds and Grant Amendment, May 21, 2026 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '29231'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/28984/Embarcadero-Plaza_CM3-Boards', 'title': 'Community Meeting, meeting boards, April 28, 2026 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '28984'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/28823/Embarcadero-community-meeting-3-announcement', 'title': 'Community Meeting, announcement flyer, April 28, 2026 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '28823'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/26306/Community-Meeting-2_20250708_Presentation', 'title': 'Community Meeting, presentation, July 8, 2025 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '26306'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25628/20250306_Embarcadero-Plaza-and-Sue-Bierman-Park-Renovation-Project_Community-Meeting-1', 'title': 'Community Meeting, presentation, March 6, 2025 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '25628'} reported 2026-07-31 live
document.link {'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/DocumentCenter/View/25502/Community-Meeting-Flyer-85-X-11', 'title': 'Community Meeting, announcement flyer, March 6, 2025 (PDF)', 'doc_id': '25502'} reported 2026-07-31 live
update.post {'aid': '2887', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2887', 'body': 'Last call! The third design survey for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project closes today, Thursday, May 21 : Take the Survey: https://tinyurl.com/embsurvey3 Your input is essential to ensure the project reflects the needs and priorities of everyone who uses the park. View the presentation boards from our April 28 community meeting , which showcase the latest design concepts shaped by what we’ve heard so far. Please help spread the word by sharing the design survey with your friends and neighbors. Stay tuned for more updates—we look forward to hearing your feedback. 💬 Have questions or concerns? Feel free to contact the project manager: Eoanna Harrison Goodwin 📧 eoanna.goodwin@sfgov.org 📞 (628) 652-6645 Please visit the project webpage at: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project', 'title': 'Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | REMINDER: Design survey closes today!', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park', 'published': '2026-05-21'} reported 2026-07-31 retracted
update.post {'aid': '2937', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2937', 'body': 'This Thursday, Rec and Park staff will be presenting the concept design for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval. This marks an important milestone for the project, and we want to thank everyone for their interest and participation in our community outreach events throughout 2025-26. This meeting of the Recreation and Park Commission will be held on Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m . at City Hall, room 416, and we are ninth on the meeting agenda . For details on how to attend in-person or to call-in, visit our Commission Meeting Info & Calendar . Instructions to provide comment virtually are listed at the top of the meeting agenda . If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. 💬 Have questions or concerns? Feel free to contact the project manager: Eoanna Harrison Goodwin 📧 eoanna.goodwin@sfgov.org 📞 (628) 652-6645 Please visit the project webpage at: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project If you would like to receive updates about the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project, please visit the News Flash section of our webpage and subscribe to " Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park ."', 'title': 'Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation | Concept design at Rec Park Commission, June 18', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park', 'published': '2026-06-16'} reported 2026-07-31 retracted
update.post {'aid': '2941', 'url': 'https://sfrecpark.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2941', 'body': 'SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A new vision for Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park is moving forward, transforming a key gateway between downtown and the waterfront. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission today unanimously approved the final concept design for the Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Improvement Project, advancing a $40 million public-private effort to transform 5 acres at the foot of Market Street into a cohesive waterfront park with expansive lawns, gathering spaces, recreation opportunities, and year-round community programming. “We are reimagining Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park, turning it into a true front door to downtown and a destination in its own right,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie . “This new and ambitious waterfront park is part of our vision for a downtown where people live, work, play, and learn and will help us build on our momentum downtown—because when downtown succeeds, our entire city succeeds.” With the concept design now approved, the project moves into detailed design and engineering. On Tuesday, Supervisor Danny Sauter introduced legislation to authorize the City to accept up to $20 million in private funding for the renovation and formalize the partnership helping deliver the project, which is expected to break ground in late 2026. "San Francisco is one step closer to having a beautiful new waterfront park for all to enjoy. The reimagined Embarcadero Plaza will serve as a gateway from San Francisco\'s downtown to our Bay and will delight countless visitors and locals for generations to come,” said District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter. “I applaud the creative partnerships that have pushed this forward and the many neighbors who have crafted this proposal to include more open space, recreation, and access to arts and culture." "We envision a waterfront park that is alive from morning to night, where office workers eat lunch in the sun, families play after visiting the Ferry Building, residents attend fitness classes and visitors experience the beauty and energy of San Francisco for the first time,” said Sarah Madland, General Manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. "This design transforms the space into a beautiful and welcoming introduction to San Francisco, creating room for concerts and festivals, culture and recreation, community gatherings, and everyday fun." Once designed around the Embarcadero Freeway, the plaza will be transformed into a waterfront park that embraces its connection to the Bay, with new spaces for recreation, dining, arts, and community events. Key features of the approved concept design include: A large central lawn and performance space for recreation, festivals, cultural events, and civic gatherings Spaces for outdoor dining, shopping, and socializing along the edge of Embarcadero Center. Comfortable seating and gathering areas throughout the park; Areas for exercise, dog play, and other recreational activities; Spaces designed to support markets, festivals, public art, and year-round programming. Places for children and families to play and spend time together, including picnic areas outside the existing playground, renovated in 2023; Wide, smooth pathways and durable public spaces that support everyday recreation, including skateboarding; and Gardens woven throughout the edges of the park, improved lighting, accessibility, and connections between downtown and the waterfront. The project integrates historic interpretation elements that will reflect the site\'s evolution over time, including the Embarcadero Freeway era, the original plaza and Vaillancourt Fountain, the working waterfront, skateboarding culture, public events, and community traditions associated with Embarcadero Plaza. The concept design, initiated by BXP and created by HOK and project partners, reflects more than a year of community engagement that included three major public meetings and thousands of survey responses and comments from residents, workers, visitors, neig…', 'title': 'Vision for New 5-Acre Waterfront Park at Embarcadero Plaza Moves Forward', 'category': 'Rec Park Improvements: Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park', 'published': '2026-06-18'} reported 2026-07-31 live
summary The Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project is a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department effort to renovate Embarcadero Plaza and the adjacent Sue Bierman Park in San Francisco. No cost figures, schedule, or current phase have been published. generated 2026-07-29 live
contact.email eoanna.goodwin@sfgov.org reported 2026-07-29 live
source.project_id 1819 reported 2026-07-29 live
source.url https://sfrecpark.org/1819/Embarcadero-Plaza-and-Sue-Bierman-Park-R reported 2026-07-29 live
name Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park Renovation Project reported 2026-07-29 live