Taylor Avenue campsite

Former Taylor Avenue resident and property owner said the site is a wind tunnel heavily used by walkers, runners, and tourists at the Welcome to Astoria sign, and argued a campsite would disgrace the town's entrance.

Opposed the Taylor Avenue site, saying it would cut his home equity 10–15%, endanger his children and pets, hurt tourism, and expose campers to constant traffic noise and wind.

Opposed the Taylor site as too visible and incompatible; worried it will grow into a permanent fixture and drive visitors away at the city's entrance.

63-year Rivington Avenue resident said the neighborhood's safety should come first, argued services already exist and are refused, and warned a camp would bring noise to back decks along Taylor Street.

Sixth-generation Astorian above the Taylor site described brutal winds that bow windows, questioned warming-shelter transport and emergency access, and noted proximity to schools and Tapiola Park.