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The renderings were put together based on feedback from the public on three preliminary design concepts.
The city of San Diego Friday unveiled a sneak peek at what a new Ocean Beach Pier might look like — one day before the fourth community workshop for the pier's renewal project is set to take place.
The renderings below were put together based on feedback from the public on three preliminary design concepts that were first revealed in September.
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A rendering of what the new Ocean Beach Pier could look like, according to a city of San Diego X post from April 5, 2024. (City of San Diego/X)
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A rendering of what the new Ocean Beach Pier could look like, according to a city of San Diego X post from April 5, 2024. (City of San Diego/X)
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A rendering of what the new Ocean Beach Pier could look like, according to a city of San Diego X post from April 5, 2024. (City of San Diego/X)
While no final decision has been made about demolishing the existing pier, a 2018 study found that replacing it would be the best option.
"Our new pier will use the latest structural technologies and materials to withstand the marine environment, which will also have a better shape and a raised platform to handle sea level rise and the king tides we've been experiencing," Elif Cetin with the city of San Diego said on March 26.
The fourth workshop will take place at the Liberty Station Conference Center from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The city and its consultants will present the preferred design concept and seek input on pier amenities.
You can share your input on the different designs on the project's website here.
The city of San Diego released design concepts during its third community workshop for the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal Project. NBC 7's Jeanette Quezada gives us a closer look.
Three design concepts for the new Ocean Beach Pier
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The Braid allows for potential retail, dining and community spaces, lowered fishing areas, enhanced restrooms and extended arms on the west end, increasing the pier’s length. (City of San Diego)
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This design features viewing experiences from both above and below the pier’s elevation. (City of San Diego)
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The Braid concept seeks to create a unique pier experience across Southern California. (City of San Diego)
2. The Remora
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The Remora is inspired by the symbiotic relationship between the Remora fish and the sharks that they attach themselves to. (The City of San Diego)
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This design highlights the original pier’s layout and design, adding features that celebrate the unique ocean experiences and activities that Ocean Beach’s community loves. (City of San Diego)
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New features in this design are a shaded surfer’s lounge area, a fishing area, a lifeguard jump platform, a deck at the reconstructed historic cafe and more. (City of San Diego)
3. The Squint Test
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The Squint Test design offers upgraded restrooms, an additional deck and a reconstructed café building. (City of San Diego)
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The design is called The Squint Test because it highlights placemaking and activation strategies that have been thoughtfully located to minimize their visibility and retain the historic and iconic silhouette of the pier as seen from land.
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Preliminary design concept #1 “The Squint Test” utilizes the current pier’s layout and design, making it wider and adding a fishing desk around a reconstructed cafe building and potential retail space and/or community room. (City of San Diego)
