Darigold redevelopment on hold
Summary
Staff say they can't get a Darigold RFP out this year — parking costs and project complexity are the sticking points. It's still alive, just not happening in 2026.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Parking requirements are driving up total project cost, delaying the RFP.
Anyone hoping for redevelopment of the Darigold site — eventually.
Downtown parking capacity is already tight, and added demand could strain it further.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Work Session - Jul 27, 2026
Staff say they can't get a Darigold RFP out this year — parking costs and project complexity are the sticking points. It's still alive, just not happening in 2026.
City Council Work Session - Jan 26, 2026
The larger Darigold downtown site could hold 60–120 rental units with ground-floor community uses, but parking is the big sticking point — the city is working with Clatsop County on it. That RFP comes later, around July or August 2026.
Related development
Darigold Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the site is still planned but pushed out — don't expect movement until at least next year.
Customs House Site Housing Development
This would create the first genuinely affordable for-sale homes Astoria has seen in years, with capped equity growth to keep them affordable for future buyers.
Darigold Site Mixed-Use Housing Development
This would be one of the biggest downtown developments in years, adding housing and possibly commercial space — but parking demand is a real concern.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
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