10:00 AM
Site model briefing
Project leads explain the raised walk, planted flood bench, and accessible ramp system.
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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 spotDate
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
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.
Email to reserveWhat To Bring
- Comfortable shoes for uneven temporary decking.
- Questions about access, noise, deliveries, or flood protection.
- A phone or notebook if you want to record construction dates.