Project Scope

From core to shore…We are transforming San Francisco’s waterfront and connecting a bold, new plaza with downtown.

Scope of Work

This project will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a vibrant, 5-acre waterfront park in the heart of San Francisco. The project includes revitalizing a multi-purpose space for large gatherings and pathways with landscaping and stormwater features. Streetscape improvements along Embarcadero, Drumm, and Washington streets will enhance accessibility and connectivity while new seating, picnic areas, and shaded spaces will create a welcoming community hub. Through a collaborative public-private partnership and extensive community engagement, the design will reflect the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors while supporting downtown’s economic recovery.

Background

Embarcadero Plaza was designed by Lawrence Halprin to be a lively, inward-facing public space while blocking sound and sight of the freeway when it opened in 1972, while Sue Bierman Park was developed to create pedestrian gathering spaces following the demolition of the Embarcadero Freeway in 1992. While these parks have served the community for decades, aging infrastructure and declining usage, especially after COVID-19, highlight the urgent need for revitalization. The project is a public-private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Boston Properties (BXP), the Downtown SF Partnership, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD). This collaboration aims to transform the space into a vibrant, accessible park, leveraging private investment to complement public funding and ensure the project aligns with community needs and citywide revitalization goals.

Eoanna Harrison Goodwin

SF Recreation & Parks

Project Manager

Email

Phone: (628) 652-6645