Waterfront Project

Construction of waterfront ‘plaza street’ begins

Written April 14th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 16 responses.

Well, it looks like that old section of railroad spur is not going to be left in place as the west end of Water Avenue is rebuilt as part of Albany’s Waterfront Project.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: CARA, railroad spur, Water Avenue, Waterfront Project

Old forgotten rails: When history fades

Written March 25th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 16 responses.

For many years, a remnant of a long unused railroad spur has been visible on the west end of Water Avenue at Washington Street. Before this artifact of Albany’s history disappears forever, I tried to find out where it led back in the day.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: "plaza street", Albany history, old rails, Railroad history, railroad spur, Washington Street, Water Avenue, Waterfront Project

When Water Avenue work will resume

Written January 31st, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: no responses.

This is the year the west end of Albany’s Water Avenue will get an overhaul, and I was wondering when this work will resume, and why it didn’t start during January when it was sunny and dry.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Revitalization Agency, Pacific Powett, Portland & Western, underground utilities, Waterfront Project

Here’s a status report on Water Avenue

Written December 18th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 3 responses.

The west end of Albany’s Water Avenue has been reopened to traffic. But until it is repaved next year, it might be best to avoid the street.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Pacific Power, underground utilities, Water Avenue, Waterfront Project

Taking the stairs: A handrail at Monteith

Written November 23rd, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 11 responses.

Albany’s newly reconstructed Monteith Riverpark has been outfitted with one additional feature: A handrail in the middle of the somewhat unusual, long series of steps down toward the stage.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: ADA, Albany parks, handicapped access, Monteith Riverpark, park stairs, Waterfront Project

Watching out for vandals at Monteith Park

Written November 1st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 4 responses.

Quite a bit of damage has been done at Albany’s Monteith Riverpark since it was reopened in July after more than a year of reconstruction. The city has deployed its camera trailer at the park to try to prevent any more.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Albany police, Monteith Riverpark, observation trailer, parks, surveillance trailer, vandalism, Waterfront Project

Water Avenue wiring: Monthly bill may vary

Written October 31st, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 10 responses.

A Pacific Power contractor is working on undergrounding electric wires along a section of Water Avenue on the Albany riverfront. Ratepayers in Albany can expect to get the bill, but the amount is not yet clear.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: "plaza street", conversion costs, Public Utility Commission, undergrounding utilities, Water Avenue, Waterfront Project