We’re supposed to be concerned about — or at least interested in — the water quality in our rivers. But if you’re looking for up-to-date summaries on the Willamette from the Oregon DEQ, you’re out of luck.
City schedules public hearing on ‘The Banks’
Written January 17th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
Once again the Albany Planning Commission is faced with having to decide the fate of “The Banks,” a proposed 120-unit apartment complex on the Willamette River across Geary Street from Bowman Park.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany Planning Commission, River View Holdings LLC, riverfront apartments, The Banks, Willamette River
Tags: Albany Planning Commission, River View Holdings LLC, riverfront apartments, The Banks, Willamette River
City tries to shut down camp under path
Written January 12th, 2021 by Hasso Hering
The Albany police have cracked down on a long-established transient camp underneath the Dave Clark Riverfront Path. Whether it sticks this time, we’ll have to wait and see.
Riverside apartments get renewed city OK
Written December 28th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
The Albany city planning staff Monday approved — again — a site plan for “The Banks,” a 120-unit apartment complex just east of Bowman Park on the Willamette River.
Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: apartments on river, Bowman Park, Geary Street, River View Holdings, The Banks, Willamette River
Tags: apartments on river, Bowman Park, Geary Street, River View Holdings, The Banks, Willamette River
It’s the season — for the rivers to rise
Written December 21st, 2020 by Hasso Hering
Every time there’s heavy rain, the Albany rivers rise, and they did so this time as well. Anticipating this, the Albany Parks Department closed the gates to Bryant Park. You can still get in on foot or on a bike, as I did this morning. Other people did as well, walking with their children or […]
One dead end on my riverfront beat
Written December 15th, 2020 by Hasso Hering
This is the north end of Harrison Street in Albany’s Willamette Neighborhood. Beyond the guardrail there’s Bowman Park, but don’t try to get there this way.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary
Tags: Albany cycling, Bowman Park, Harrison Street, Willamette River
Tags: Albany cycling, Bowman Park, Harrison Street, Willamette River
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A bridge district, with Benton this time?
North Albany property owners might be interested in Oregon House Bill 2887. It would allow the formation of a taxing district to build a new bridge in the Salem region. And Benton County property owners would help pay.
Tags: Benton County, bridge taxing district, capital city region, HB 2887, Linn County, Rep. Paul Evans, Willamette River