HASSO HERING

A perspective from Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley

Chick-fil-A proposed near freeway

Written June 8th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Plans to build a Chick-fil-A restaurant near the Santiam Highway/Interstate 5 interchange in Albany have been perking along since last summer. One complication is that a zone change is needed so the restaurant’s employees have a place to park.


Something’s pending at old Mega Foods

Written October 19th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

“Hometown values; big time savings.” Not any more, obviously, at least not at this address on Queen Avenue in Albany.


Group finds a site for its tiny-house village

Written July 11th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Creating Housing Coalition has let people know where it intends to build Hub City Village, its proposed community of about two dozen tiny houses for people who otherwise would likely be homeless.


On Marion Street, plans for more housing

Written April 29th, 2022 by Hasso Hering

Owners of about 6 acres of vacant land on the west side of Southeast Marion Street in Albany are asking for a zone change as they prepare to build attached housing there.


What will become of Mega Foods site?

Written March 28th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Albany’s zoning code makes it difficult to find a use for the former Mega Foods supermarket, so the owners are seeking a zone change that would allow a full range of commercial possibilities.


 
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