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A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Council moves ahead with Obie plans

Written September 27th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

A plan to have Obie Companies of Eugene consider developing part of the Albany waterfront with mixed-use buildings is moving ahead.


Albany plans to sell 3 lots for development

Written September 22nd, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Albany city officials have been preparing to sell three downtown parking lots on Water Avenue to Obie Companies Inc., of Eugene, with the goal of develping them with mixed-use buildings.


Parking lot pothole saga: An update

Written May 5th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

If you’re keeping track of Albany pothole news, here’s an update on a subject that seems mundane until you hit one and damage a tire or some other part of your car.


Beware of these two parking lot hazards

Written April 17th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Over the last week I’ve read online complaints about a couple of Albany super potholes. On Monday I saw one of them while running an errand, and then I got on the bike in a rainstorm and checked out the other one too.


Less parking: Does the state have the right?

Written March 7th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

The Heritage Mall parking lot is not usually as empty as it was on a Sunday afternoon in March 2020, the start of the Covid pandemic. But it’s not often completely full even during normal times.


What this says about some among us

Written December 11th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

What are we looking at here? A legacy of lazy shoppers? A symptom of impatience brought on by Covid-19? Or a sign that the collapse of civilization is closer than we thought?


 
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