Downtown Parking Reclaimed from Coast Guard
Summary
The Coast Guard gave up about 40 gravel-lot spaces near the Astoria Armory as it downsizes to fast response cutters. The city can now use the lot for about 50 incoming DHS employees, weekend and seasonal parking — though annual lease revenue drops $13,000.
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
City lease revenue drops by $13,000 a year, though leasing spaces back to DHS could offset that.
DHS employees, nearby residents and businesses, and seasonal downtown visitors needing parking.
No party is directly harmed; the city absorbs a modest revenue reduction.
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