The Port of Los Angeles has officially launched the second and final phase of the San Pedro Promenade project. This comes after the completion of Phase I, which cost $53.7 million and was finished in October 2021. The Phase II project, with a budget of $31.4 million, will now begin, bringing the Port’s total investment to over $85 million. The development is situated along the Main Channel section of the planned West Harbour commercial project on the LA Waterfront.
The construction of the 30-foot wide promenade’s Phase II is expected to be completed by 2021. It will extend the promenade to the newly developed West Harbour area, which is currently under construction. Once both phases are finished in the spring of 2025, the San Pedro Promenade will offer nearly one mile of beachfront open space and access to the LA beachfront. It will run parallel to the Port’s main channel, spanning from Berths 74 to 83.
Phase II of the project includes various components such as utilities, grading, installation of new piles, and the construction of pier and deck structures. It will also incorporate several distinctive features that were introduced during Phase I, including lampposts, new trees, drought-tolerant plants, and a pathway made of concrete and granite pavers.
Tim McOsker, a member of the Los Angeles City Council, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing projects in the Port of LA, emphasizing their goal to create more inclusive and inviting spaces in the Wilmington Waterfront and San Pedro Promenade.
History of the San Pedro Promenade development
Construction for the West Harbour project began in December 2022. This public-private commercial development will feature 42 acres of outdoor space for dining, shopping, fresh markets, offices, waterside activities, and potentially an open-air amphitheater for live entertainment. The initial phase of the renovation is estimated to cost developers The Ratkovich Company and Jerico Development approximately $165 million, and it is scheduled to debut in 2025.
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FAQ
1. What is the San Pedro Promenade Phase 2 development?
The San Pedro Promenade Phase 2 development is the second and final phase of the project located along the Main Channel portion of the planned West Harbour commercial development on the LA Waterfront. It aims to create an almost one-mile beachfront open space and provide access to the LA beachfront.
2. When will the construction of Phase 2 be completed?
The construction of Phase 2 is scheduled to be finished in 2021.
3. What features are included in Phase 2?
Phase 2 will include utilities, grading, the installation of new piles, and the construction of pier and deck structures. It will also incorporate the distinctive features introduced during Phase 1, such as lampposts, new trees, drought-tolerant plants, and a pathway made of concrete and granite pavers.
4. What is the West Harbour project?
The West Harbour project is a public-private commercial development that will feature a 42-acre outdoor area for dining, shopping, fresh markets, offices, waterside activities, and potentially an open-air amphitheater for live entertainment. It is being developed by The Ratkovich Company and Jerico Development and is projected to debut in 2025.
5. How much is the West Harbour project estimated to cost?
The initial phase of the West Harbour project is estimated to cost approximately $165 million.
