HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Up for discussion: Use of city-owned vacant lot

Written February 28th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Since 2013, the City of Albany has owned nearly one acre of former railroad land near the Willamette riverfront. Off and on since then, city officials have talked about what to do with the vacant lot. Now they’d like to hear from the public.


Not really news: A widening gap in Clark Path

Written December 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Riding my bike along the Albany riverfront, I’m on the Dave Clark Path several times a week. And lately I’ve noticed that west of the Wheelhouse Building a new gap in the path has opened up.


A day in November: All quiet on the riverfront

Written November 25th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

The sky above Albany brightened on Monday, and I took advantage of the good weather for an afternoon bike ride down the riverfront to Bowman Park.


One more ride before daylight time runs out

Written November 2nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

It was raining but still light Saturday afternoon when I went on a short bike ride to take advantage of daylight saving time for the last time in 2024.


Waterfront Project: The work that remains

Written September 3rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

When construction on the Albany Waterfront Project started in the spring of 2023, a chart produced at an open house anticipated that the project would be completed by November 2024. Now the work will extend far into 2025.


Broken railing: Boardwalk needs repair

Written July 9th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

If you look up from the boardwalk on the Dave Clark Riverfront Path, you get a dramatic view of the underside of the Ellsworth Street Bridge across the Willamette River. And if you look down, you see that the boardwalk needs repairs.


A good place to remember Sam’s verse

Written June 9th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

When you have a few minutes, go visit the newly reconstructed east viewing pier on the Albany riverfront. It’s a beautiful piece of workmanship and a great vantage point for looking around.


 
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