Albany’s new “plaza street” on the Willamette riverfront has sustained some damage well before it has seen its first intended use for events like the farmers’ market.
As you’ll recall, the western end of Water Avenue was rebuilt with pedestrians in mind. The street was completed last fall with features including brick pavers, landscaping, trees, and benches.
It was the culminating element of the $22 million Waterfront Project of the Central Albany Revitalization Area. which also accomplished reconstruction of Bowman Park and several crossings over the Water Avenue rail line…