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Riverwalk lighting extension to Upper Town
Summary
The council approved buying 40 solar bollard lights to extend Riverwalk lighting from 35th Street toward the LaPlante Spur — a long-awaited fix for Upper Town at roughly half the cost of wired lights.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$57,078 for the lights, funded by a $60,000 budget transfer within the Promote Astoria Fund.
✅Who benefits
Upper Town residents, Riverwalk users, and businesses who have waited years for lighting on the eastern end.
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