HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Albany and growth: Asking a question

Written February 29th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

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.


 
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