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Civic Steps Open House

Tour the city's new waterfront resilience center, meet the project team, and see how the first phase will reconnect the market district to the ferry landing.

Reserve a free tour spot

Date

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Time

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Place

Pier 4 Field Office, 118 Civic Way

Why Visit

Civic Steps is a public works project that combines flood protection, ferry access, stormwater gardens, and a new overlook above the working quay. The open house is designed for residents, commuters, nearby businesses, and anyone who uses the waterfront on foot.

Visitors can walk the temporary route, compare the current pier edge with the proposed raised promenade, and ask staff how construction will affect ferry boarding, deliveries, parking, and market access.

Program

10:00 AM

Site model briefing

Project leads explain the raised walk, planted flood bench, and accessible ramp system.

11:30 AM

Market district walk

A guided route shows where loading, bike parking, and pedestrian crossings will change.

1:00 PM

Ferry access session

Transit staff review boarding changes and temporary wayfinding during construction.

2:30 PM

Open questions table

Residents can leave comments on noise, staging, landscaping, lighting, and maintenance.

Registration

Tours are free and last 35 minutes. Walk-ins are welcome, but reserved slots help staff keep groups small and answer route-specific questions.

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