HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Lost downtown? Help is coming

Written March 20th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

Getting new “wayfinding” signs for downtown Albany has been a long process now nearing its end. It’s taken about six years, and the bills for having 27 signs designed, made and finally installed will end up totaling around $140,000.


A facelift at Baker and First

Written February 22nd, 2018 by Hasso Hering

Another downtown Albany building, this time on the east side of the business district, is about to get an exterior makeover. The owner is getting a bit of help from CARA but is bearing almost the entire cost herself.


Edgewater update: Moving day

Written February 13th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

Time for an update on Edgewater Village, the new neighborhood on Albany’s riverfront that’s on my favorite bike route. A moving truck attracted my attention Monday.


This bumpy ride has a point

Written February 10th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

Unless you live there, you probably avoid Albany’s Fifth Avenue east of Lyon Street because of of its rough pavement. Camera in hand, I took a ride there Friday to illustrate just how bumpy the surface is.


‘Catenary’ or not: More city lights

Written February 5th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

What’s that lamp doing up there? That’s what an acquaintance of mine wondered as he and I emerged from the downtown Carnegie Library on Monday.


CARA told of River View project

Written January 17th, 2018 by Hasso Hering

A former industrial site overlooking the Willamette River east of Bowman Park is destined to become a housing complex. But it may be up to CARA, Albany’s urban renewal agency, whether it’s a standard apartment setup or a more ambitious design.


CARA backs pastry chef’s plan

Written December 13th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

The old Tripp and Tripp Building at the corner of Second Avenue and Ellsworth Street may soon house a bakery, with help from CARA, the downtown urban renewal agency.


 
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