Downtown Revitalization

Photo of Downtown Salem at night - Ron Cooper Downtown Revitalization Division

Maintaining the livability and economic prosperity of Salem’s downtown by centralizing City and Urban Renewal activities including public parking, safety, and security - all vital to a vibrant downtown.

The Urban Development Department leverages resources to continue to improve and maintain the vitality of the downtown core, generate additional private investment, create jobs, and address the needs of low and moderate income individuals and families in our community.

Parking Services

Helps maintain the livability and economic prosperity of Salem's downtown by maximizing the benefits of on and off street parking downtown.

Downtown "Toolbox"

The City is committed to the revitalization and restoration of the downtown Salem core. The "Toolbox" Program offers the opportunity to make improvements to buildings located within urban renewal area boundaries.

Downtown Resource Guide

Quick reference guide about the Parking District: where employees should park, public transit, and contact information.

Riverfront-Downtown URA

Comprised of approximately 290 acres in the downtown core and bound by the Willamette River to the west.

South Waterfront URA

Centered around the former Boise property, located southwest of Salem's historic downtown core.

Downtown Strategic Action Plan

The Urban Renewal Agency adopted the Downtown Strategic Action Plan on February 14, 2011. Action Plan does not authorize expenditure of urban renewal resources; amendments to the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Plan may be required.