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City, port stakeholders plan Pier 19 pilot study to improve working‑waterfront access and safety

Galveston City Council (workshop) · February 26, 2026
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Summary

A Real Estate Committee initiative will hire a consultant (no city funds initially) to study a small‑scale Pier 19 pilot: a resilient boardwalk, green gathering space, truck turnaround and repairs to finger piers. Tenants’ parking and operational needs must be addressed before any construction.

The Real Estate Committee presented a Pier 19 pilot concept to council that would test how to better connect and interpret the working waterfront near the shrimp fleet and upcoming cruise ship terminals. The proposal calls for hiring a consultant to develop schematic plans and preliminary cost estimates — with tenant engagement as a central requirement.

The pilot concept includes a 10‑foot resilient boardwalk to improve…

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