HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

In S. Albany, 86 lots are set to become 176

Written February 19th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

The City of Albany has received its second request to convert a single-family subdivision to “middle housing” at twice the density previously approved.


Smaller houses that cost less: Solution?

Written February 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

For years I have followed what was happening on a lot across from Albany’s Hackleman Park. A bike ride took me past the address again last month, and what I saw might be one partial answer to Oregon’s so-called housing crisis.


Where the ‘near future’ has not arrived

Written January 12th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

This dilapidated barricade and its vague promise of a street extension have been in place for more than a decade. Now the barricade is falling apart, and the future possibility mentioned in the sign has not yet arrived.


Grand Prairie land use hearing to resume

Written October 22nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

A proposal to rezone an undeveloped property on Grand Prairie Road in southeast Albany to allow apartments or townhouses will be the subject of a continued public hearing next week.


Referee approves 80-townhouse land division

Written July 2nd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

As expected, a referee has ruled for the City of Albany in two property owners’ appeal over a planned 80-lot subdivision in North Albany.


Appeal filed in ‘middle housing’ land division

Written May 28th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Riverwood Crossing, the 22-lot subdivision in North Albany that grew into plans for an 80-lot “middle housing” development, has been held up at least temporarily.


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.


 
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