News/SF Bay News/Breaking/Jun 11, 2026

Portsmouth Square renovation begins in San Francisco Chinatown

Construction has started on the $73 million renovation of Portsmouth Square in San Francisco's Chinatown. The project follows years of disputes and is expected to take two years.

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Work is underway on a $73 million renovation of historic Portsmouth Square in Chinatown. The park is a central public space for the neighborhood, and the construction timeline is expected to run for about two years.

The project moved forward after years of disputes, making it a major change for residents, merchants and visitors who use the square in one of San Francisco's densest neighborhoods.