CARA, Albany’s downtown urban renewal program, is once again looking for what to do next, so how about finding a way to renew the neighborhood east of Lyon Street, especially around the Thurston Canal?
Hearing update: Exhaust fan OK’d
Written October 1st, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Here’s an update on the story below: After a public hearing of about 10 minutes, during which only the applicant spoke, the Albany Landmarks Advisory Commission tonight (Oct. 4) unanimously approved an “alteration” on the outside of the Bikman Building so that the Little Wuesten Café can install an exhaust fan in a second-floor window […]
No off-street parking? It’s code
Written September 29th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Now that parking for the Albany Carousel has become an issue, people keep asking why off-street parking was not provided when this attraction was built. The answer is that it was not required by the city’s rules.
Downtown parking change put off
Written September 28th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Downtown parking near the Albany Post Office and the new Albany Carousel will remain an issue for a while. That was clear from the city council’s discussion of the topic Wednesday night.
Truck speed change approved
Written September 27th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
Will raising the speed limit for trucks make a difference on Oregon freeways? We’ll find out as soon as ODOT gets around to completing the paperwork and installing new signs.
Carousel parking: Issue comes up
Written September 26th, 2017 by Hasso Hering
The first parking issue connected with the Albany Carousel has come up before the city council. The council’s proposed solution: Reduce free on-street parking available to downtown workers, including employees of the Albany Post Office.
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Riverside widening: Next spring
Linn County’s long-awaited widening of 2.4 miles of Riverside Drive will have to wait until next spring. But then it will be completed by June 22.
Tags: Knife River, Riverside widening