PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Embarcadero Promenade Ribbon Project is an artist-designed sculpture and pedestrian enhancement integral to the design of San Francisco's Waterfront Transportation Projects. It is a continuous aesthetic component of the bayside pedestrian promenade, fulfilling the function of street furniture in an innovative and economical manner. It is a 2-1/2 mile stretch of an uninterrupted five foot section of black concrete, bisected by a band of solid glass block with below-grade illumination. Its luminous glow at night creates an inviting safe atmosphere for pedestrian and transit user.

PROJECT CATEGORY: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Provision of

PROJECT STATUS: Authorized

LEAD AGENCY: Department of Public Works
City Hall, 400 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 265,
San Francisco, CA 94102
Karen Gelman
(415) 554-8235

ENHANCEMENT FUNDING: $708,125

FEDERAL FUNDING: $360,000
LOCAL FUNDING: $348,125
TOTAL FUNDING: $708,125

LAST UPDATED: 4/22/97