HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Good news on riverfront path

Written June 6th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

At the risk of overdoing these path reports, thrilling though they may seem, here’s one more.


Demolition cost more than expected

Written June 25th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Unforeseen complications have raised the cost of demolishing the former Wells Fargo Bank branch in downtown Albany.


Front yard becomes a colorful meadow

Written August 21st, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Albany residents Mark Spence and his wife, Katy Allaback, no longer have to worry about watering or mowing their front lawn. They’ve planted a colorful assortment of wildflowers instead.


CARA: Out with fancy names

Written September 18th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s downtown urban renewal agency wants people to stop snickering and complaining about spending money on frou-frou-sounding projects like a “promenade” or an “esplanade.” So it has changed their names.


 
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