HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Vacant land on First Avenue sees change

Written September 13th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

There’s a bit of a housing boom happening on long-vacant land in the 600 block of Albany’s East First Avenue, a major traffic route.


Oregon housing and the governor’s goal

Written February 3rd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

When she took office this month, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced her goal that 36,000 new houses be built in Oregon per year. She knows that this requires more than wishing it so.


 
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