The City of San Francisco held a government meeting on July 4, 2025, focusing on the development of a new park project. The meeting outlined the timeline and key elements of the park's design and construction phases.

The Office of Community Investment (OCI) announced plans to complete the design and construction documents by winter 2024. Bonds are expected to be issued in late 2024 or early 2025 to fund the park's construction, which is anticipated to take two years, with an opening date projected for summer 2027.

During the design development phase, the design team will refine plans that include detailed landscape and lighting designs, streetscape improvements, and architectural mock-ups. Bicycle facilities will be integrated, connecting the park's bike lanes with existing and planned infrastructure on Folsom and Howard Streets. The design will also undergo reviews by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) and Caltrans to ensure compliance with design standards.

The planting palette will be enhanced in line with biodiversity guidelines from the San Francisco Department of Environment. A comprehensive signage plan will be developed in consultation with the Eastcut Community Benefit District's wayfinding concept. Additionally, an interim phasing plan will be created to accommodate future needs related to the downtown rail extension project.

Efforts will be made to engage the city's small business community, with outreach initiatives aimed at leasing commercial and retail spaces within the park to small businesses. Before construction begins, the selected contractor will meet with OCI and TJPA staff to discuss noise regulations and operational hours.

The meeting concluded with a recommendation from OCI staff to conditionally approve the schematic design for the park. Public comments were invited, but no members of the public chose to speak. The discussion then shifted to the commissioners, with Commissioner Aquino expressing excitement about the project and inquiring about the lighting plans.

Overall, the meeting highlighted significant progress in the park's development, with a clear timeline and commitment to community engagement and environmental considerations. The next steps include presenting the schematic design to the TJPA Community Advisory Committee and the TJPA board for further approvals.