Upcoming Night Work:
- Night work starts again on July 6 and will continue intermittently throughout July 18. Weeknight work hours are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Monday evening through Saturday morning.
- The work consists of leveling the mall entrance finish floor, preparing for waterproofing, then reassembling the temporary walkways before the mall opens at 8:30 a.m. Night work is not expected to impact any mall businesses or neighborhood festivities.
Plaza/Pagoda Work:
- One of the accompanying photos below shows off a cool view of the pagoda renovation from the neighboring Kabuki Hotel!
- Pagoda Podium (the base of this historic structure) is being formed and poured
- Pagoda painting is approximately 90% completed. Plaza painting will start in approximately one month.
- Waterproofing work on the plaza continues and is now in its last few months. We expect some odor during this process and fans will be in use to help with airflow.
- 50% of the planters have arrived and are being tested before final attachment/installation.
Garage Work:
- Plumbing/Electrical layout and installation continues.
- While the pagoda scaffold shoring was removed, scattered parking spaces may be blocked to work on utilities under the garage ceiling. Drive cautiously in the garage and follow posted detours signs. 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