Various projections show that Albany’s population will grow from about 55,000 now to 72,000 or even 78,000 in 20 years. One question that might be worth asking: Is that a good thing?
Adair: Building suburbs in the country
Written October 26th, 2019 by Hasso Hering
In Adair Village, the transformation of the countryside south of Ryals Avenue into suburbia is well under way, as I could not help noticing as I drove by there on Monday last.
Making everything harder: growth
Written June 18th, 2018 by Hasso Hering
Our busybody state government has, you will not be surprised to learn, a “Global Warming Commission.” Its motto is “Keep Oregon Cool.” If only it could.
Posted in: Commentary
Tags: housing construction, Oregon climate, Oregon livability, population growth
Tags: housing construction, Oregon climate, Oregon livability, population growth
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Where all those cars are coming from
Friday afternoon’s North Albany traffic tie-up was worse than most. The underlying cause was the same as always: Too many cars.
Tags: congestion, Highway 20, North Albany, population growth, traffic