The Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Team thanks all of you for your patience and support throughout the construction.
We all wish you, your family, and friends a Happy Holidays and we’re excited for the New Year 2026!
Plaza/Pagoda Work:
- The waterproofing underlayment on the pagoda roof is now complete. Painting prep mockups are being done to confirm paint adhesion to the existing structure.
- Earlier this fall, steel tendons to support the Pagoda were woven through each level. These are now being properly tensioned, and this work is nearly complete.
- Waterproofing and drainage work continues in the second half of the plaza. We expect some odor during this process, and fans will be in use to help with airflow.
- Several concrete pours have been completed since Thanksgiving. We have now poured 50% of lower plaza concrete topping slab and 30% of upper plaza. The concrete finish slab at the main entry will be poured early January.
- Limited Saturday construction work is expected in January.
Garage Work:
- Footings for the light poles were installed this month.
- Plumbing/Electrical layout and installation continues.
- Scaffolding and shoring continue in the ramp leading to lower level.
- 60 parking spots under pagoda, in both upper and lower garage levels will be occupied through early 2026. Drive cautiously in the garage 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 adjacent West Mall building.
- 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
📞 628-652-6647
Please visit the project webpage at:
Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project