HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Neighbors ask alley be closed for safety

Written September 25th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Homeowners along an alley for pedestrians south of Knox Butte Road have complained to the Albany City Council about people causing problems in the walkway. They would like it closed.


Another visit to this development site

Written July 26th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Just a quick reminder of an obvious fact: Just because the City of Albany approves new housing does not mean that new housing will be built, at least not right away.


Garden center in North Albany to close

Written July 3rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Peaceful Valley, a garden and farm supply store at 350 Hickory Street in North Albany, is closing, and the future use of this longstanding commercial property is unknown.


Imagine three hundred houses here instead

Written May 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s East Thornton Lake Natural Area looks particularly pastoral this spring. The area remains open, with flowers and trees instead of houses and streets, because of the foresight of four city council members in 2010.


Albany housing: In the pipeline or being built

Written November 5th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Housing is being added in Albany at a steady pace and in many variations of type and size, and the planning for more continues.


 
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