More Details For Fisherman’s Wharf Updates Have Been Revealed — Including Plans For The New Plaza

Fisherman’s Wharf is one of San Francisco’s most iconic tourist destinations, but with ongoing efforts to draw tourists to SF’s downtown, city officials have decided to implement a plan to reinvigorate the wharf. Fisherman’s Wharf Forward is intended to boost tourism with updates to the waterfront, with one of the most notable changes being the tearing down of the building with Alioto’s Restaurant and making a public plaza. The project was previously announced earlier this summer, with estimated costs of $10 millio n. Now, Mayor Daniel Laurie has released more details for the project, listing some changes San Franciscans can expect. Updates are aimed at making the wharf a welcoming space, with new picnic tables, public seating facing the bay, string lighting, and wind screens. Other changes will include pop-up space for businesses and signs detailing the history of the wharf. > “This proposal reflects the importance of fishing and the visitor experience in sustaining a vibrant Fisherman’s Wharf,” said Elaine Forbes, Executive Director of the Port of San Francisco. “The plaza reflects community input, allows for flexible use, and is welcoming to everyone. New lighting elements and creating more direct access to the inner lagoon will connect the public to the historic heart of the fishing industry, and to the active fishers today.” Other long-term improvements focus on strengthening the wharf’s infrastructure, particularly Taylor Street and the inner lagoon . This includes strengthening sea walls, flood-proofing buildings, and updating facilities for the fishing industry. Sea rise protections are also included in plans for updating the wharf’s infrastructure. The design for the project is the work of San Francisco based design firmSITELAB urban studio. The firm has designed plans that reimagine various public spaces in San Francisco, including Market Street, Powell street, and more. For now, Fisherman’s Wharf remains the same, and if you haven’t visited lately, we recommend stopping by the Musee Mechanique to play a vintage arcade game or taking a scenic sunset cruise for more details on the Fisherman’s Wharf Forward checkout the website here. Source: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/fishermans-wharf-forward-project-details/