HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

‘Franklin Reserve:’ Billboard shows the plan

Written February 11th, 2026 by Hasso Hering

An errand last month took me along Airport Road in Albany, where I was surprised to see a billboard that said the site of a long-planned housing development was for sale.


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.


 
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