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Fisherman’s Wharf
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“Today’s investment allows us to
continue our work building a safe,
clean, and vibrant waterfront,” the
Port’s Executive Director Elaine
Forbes said. “As tourism thrives
and as our residents seek out genuine community experiences that
celebrate our city, we’re excited to
o昀昀er a new activation on the Wharf
this summer. We’re also excited to
create new uses for public spaces
that show o昀昀 our community’s diversity and inclusivity.”
“The Port’s investment in the
Wharf is a step forward in the right
direction for the economic recovery
of San Francisco post-pandemic,”
said Randall Scott, Executive Director of the Fisherman’s Wharf
Community Bene昀椀t District. “Our
team’s proposed public realm projects will generate near-term activations, showcasing the potential for
new business development in the
neighborhood. In addition to the
much-anticipated improvements
being made to the cleaning program in Fisherman’s Wharf within
the Port’s properties, the FWCBD
is also set to introduce a range of
exciting initiatives such as weekly events, beauti昀椀cation projects,
murals, and interactive photo experiences for tourists and locals. “
Fisherman’s Wharf (the Wharf) is
world famous for its scenic Bay
views, historic crab stands, and
family-owned seafood restaurants.
With its active 昀椀shing industry, four
shopping centers, more than 3,200
hotel rooms, 400 retail businesses,
and more than 100 restaurants and
food stands, the Wharf is known
as a vibrant commercial and entertainment destination that generates
substantial revenues for the Port
and the City. Historically the Wharf
has been one of the top tourist destinations in California with approximately 65 percent of all visitors
to San Francisco and more than 16
million people visiting the Wharf
annually. On average, 24,838 people visited every day, although this
number grows to 120,000 depending on the season.
Yet like every neighborhood with
a diversity of retail outlets and
restaurants, the Wharf experienced
steep economic challenges caused
by the pandemic. Six major restaurants in the area, including Alioto’s,
Tarantino’s, Castagnola’s, Lou’s,
and Pompei’s Grotto shuttered. As
tourism returns steadily, The Port
is now in the process of regaining control of Lou’s and Pompei’s
Grotto on Je昀昀erson Street, and potentially other vacant properties, so
that we can rejuvenate the area with
new tenants and activities.
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