The Olympian is running a piece about planned improvements to Percival Landing.

The popular boardwalk will be rebuilt during the next 10 to 20 years.

A study found that some of the wood pilings that support the 30-year-old landing from below are deteriorating and must be replaced.

Barker Landscape Architects of Seattle and Elizabeth Conner, an artist from Vashon Island, have been hired to lead a $125,000 public process for the redesign. The city will hunt for state grants and other construction money next year.

The existing landing and public art cost $4.1 million, said David Hanna, parks services manager. It will cost $6 million to rebuild it, with the price rising to $9 million if part of the landing is redesigned so it doesn't hang over the water.

In the meantime, the city will spend about $125,000 making annual inspections and repairs to keep the boardwalk open while it plans for the replacement.

The draft plan does not say what materials will be used when the landing is rebuilt. Residents have said they prefer a wood or rustic look. Johnson said the city will keep that in mind as they look for materials that can withstand the marine environment better than the wood pilings.

Public comment will be accepted until Oct. 20th. Check out the plans here.