HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Long-empty parking lot being used

Written April 22nd, 2026 by Hasso Hering

Sometimes it takes a while for the governmental paperwork to catch up with events on the ground. Take, for instance, the case of the Plant Warehouse in Albany.


108 apartments planned at 53rd and Pacific

Written December 21st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

A developer from the Seattle area has submitted plans for a 108-unit apartment complex in Albany, at the southwest corner of Pacific Boulevard and 53rd Avenue.


Checking something, and it’s no big deal

Written September 2nd, 2025 by Hasso Hering

  One evening last week found me and my bike on Santiam Highway east of the interstate. As you may guess, this is not an ideal place for riding a bike, so why was I there?


A plan for the corner of Santiam and Main

Written January 24th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Yohn Baldwin has filed the site plan for a proposed development on the corner of Santiam Road and Main Street in Albany. But whether the project goes ahead may depend on how much the city requires to be done on Main.


City files for review of riverfront renovation

Written January 27th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Albany is taking another step toward redeveloping the Willamette riverfront. One department of the city government has applied to another for approval of a site plan and related permits for making changes in Monteith Riverpark, on the Dave Clark Path, and along Water Avenue.


Proposed on Salem Ave.: An industrial building

Written October 31st, 2021 by Hasso Hering

The lot you see above with a for-sale sign is at 3055 Salem Ave. S.E.. It’s on one of my bike routes through Albany, and it’s been vacant for as long as I can remember. But it may not stay vacant long.


National chain plans Albany tire store

Written March 30th, 2021 by Hasso Hering

Discount Tire, described as the largest independent tire and wheel retailer in the world, plans to open an Albany store.


 
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