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Sets policy for the Port of San Francisco’s 7.5‑mile waterfront including maritime, real estate and public access.

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Port Commission Hearing Room, Ferry Building, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
Second Tuesday each month at 3:15 PM; plus fourth Tuesday in February and April

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ExploratoriumPort Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Exploratorium to install outdoor sea level rise Field Station on Piers 15-17 this summer

The Exploratorium will build an outdoor public learning lab with exhibits on sea level rise, shoreline history, and adaptation on the plaza in front of its waterfront museum.

Why it matters: With 100,000+ students visiting the Exploratorium annually on field trips, the installation creates a permanent touchpoint for building the public and voter awareness needed to fund multi-decade resilience investments.

San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf CBDPort Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Fisherman's Wharf CBD delivers 131K hospitality interactions, pursues district expansion

The CBD presented a comprehensive update on its $6.3 million Port grant showing major gains in cleanliness, events, foot traffic, and revenue generation.

Why it matters: The Port's sole-source grant is the only public funding for port-side Fisherman's Wharf activation, and the CBD's early renewal and expansion strategy could fundamentally change how the district funds itself.

San Francisco
Pier 94Port Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Port leases Pier 94 land to stage Caltrans freeway repaving, cutting 8,000 truck trips through Bayview

Commission unanimously approves an 18-month Pier 94 lease for a temporary cement batching plant supporting the Caltrans US 101 repaving project.

Why it matters: The lease generates $335K on otherwise revenue-challenged property while eliminating 27,000 truck miles and 45 metric tons of CO2 from residential Bayview streets.

San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf ForwardPort Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Commercial salmon season returns after three-year closure, boosting Fisherman's Wharf economy

Fresh local salmon returns to Fisherman's Wharf for the first time in three years alongside a pop-up fish market and new community engagement on resilience improvements.

Why it matters: The salmon season reopening and resilience planning targeting 2030 completion are critical to protecting the Wharf's fishing heritage and economic viability against earthquake and sea level risks.

San Francisco
$10.1 Million SurplusPort Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Port posts $10.1M surplus, bolstering capital reserves beyond budget projections

The Port's nine-month fiscal report shows a $10.1 million net surplus driven by disciplined spending, strong interest income, and a $5 million legal settlement.

Why it matters: The surplus lets the Port accelerate capital investments in aging waterfront infrastructure at a time when deferred maintenance and sea level rise pose mounting financial risks.

San Francisco
Milken InstitutePort Commission31d agoMay 12, 2026

Port accelerates multi-billion-dollar waterfront resilience push with Army Corps and private investors

The Port is advancing coastal flood resilience projects from Broadway to Townsend Street while courting private capital through forums like the Milken Institute.

Why it matters: With $18 billion needed to protect $350 billion in property value and the city's AI-driven economy, financial innovation and speed are essential to avoid catastrophic flooding losses.

San Francisco
Waterfront RestaurantPort Commission45d agoApril 28, 2026

Port Engages Broker for Waterfront Restaurant as Commissioners Press on Tenant Delinquencies

Staff reported engaging a broker to solicit new tenants for the Waterfront Restaurant, receiving strong market interest, while Pier 23 tenant negotiations await a June business plan deadline.

Why it matters: High-profile Central Waterfront vacancies affect revenue and public amenities; commissioners signaled they want a strategic framework for managing delinquent tenants Port-wide.

San Francisco
Enterprise For YouthPort Commission45d agoApril 28, 2026

Six Resolutions Adopted on Consent Including Waterfront Partners Settlement and Piers 38/40 Deal

The commission unanimously adopted six resolutions covering youth internship grants, a waterfront development settlement and amended negotiations for Piers 38/40, South Beach Marina repair increases, hazmat abatement, and commissioner travel.

Why it matters: The Piers 38/40 exclusive negotiations agreement reshapes development terms for a major waterfront site, while the South Beach Marina cost increase signals construction challenges.

San Francisco

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Cover image for Port's $10M Surplus and Private Capital Push Signal New Era for Waterfront Resilience
May 12, 2026San FranciscoFull report

Port's $10M Surplus and Private Capital Push Signal New Era for Waterfront Resilience

Port's $10M Surplus and Private Capital Push Signal New Era for Waterfront Resilience The San Francisco Port Commission met May 12 with money in the bank and momentum on the waterfront. A $10.1 million budget surplus —...

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April 28, 2026San FranciscoPreview

Port Director Search Paused After Applicants Withdraw; Waterfront Deals Advance

Port Director Search Paused After Applicants Withdraw; Waterfront Deals Advance The San Francisco Port Commission's April 28 meeting — described by its president as the shortest in the body's history — was dominated by...

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April 14, 2026San FranciscoPreview

Sculptures, Federal Lobbying, and a Century of Heritage Shape Port's Waterfront Vision

Sculptures, Federal Lobbying, and a Century of Heritage Shape Port's Waterfront Vision The San Francisco Port Commission charted an ambitious cultural and economic course for the waterfront on April 14, leaning into phi...

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March 10, 2026San FranciscoPreview

Port Commission Modernizes Leasing Rules as Piers 30-32 Developer Eyes Path Forward

Port Commission Modernizes Leasing Rules as Piers 30-32 Developer Eyes Path Forward The San Francisco Port Commission moved on two fronts to fill its waterfront vacancies March 10, unanimously adopting five resolutions...

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February 24, 2026San FranciscoArchive

Port Approves Budget, Parking Fixes as Fisherman's Wharf Reinvention Takes Shape

Port Approves Budget, Parking Fixes as Fisherman's Wharf Reinvention Takes Shape The San Francisco Port Commission moved swiftly through its biennial budget and a pair of parking code changes at Pier 70, then spent the...

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February 10, 2026San FranciscoArchive

Port Faces $1.9B Infrastructure Gap as Commission Charts Five-Year Course

Port Faces $1.9B Infrastructure Gap as Commission Charts Five-Year Course The San Francisco Port Commission spent nearly three hours on Feb. 10 confronting the arithmetic of ambition versus decay — a sprawling waterfron...

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January 27, 2026San FranciscoArchive

Port Commission Maps Budget Squeeze, Launches Global Search for New Director

Port Commission Maps Budget Squeeze, Launches Global Search for New Director The [San Francisco Port Commission](https://www.sfport.com/about/port-commission) confronted an uncomfortable fiscal reality Tuesday: revenues...

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January 13, 2026San FranciscoArchive

Port Commission Outlines $61M Dry Dock Crisis Plan, Preps for Super Bowl

Port Commission Outlines $61M Dry Dock Crisis Plan, Preps for Super Bowl San Francisco's waterfront enters 2026 facing a rare emergency—a 150-year-old dry dock literally sinking at its moorings—while simultaneously prep...

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