Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CAN-DO) is the downtown neighborhood association. Here you will find Salem’s Downtown Historic District, tree-lined streets, the Historic Elsinore Theater, shopping malls, and a variety of eateries. It also includes state offices, City Hall, Salem Hospital, and Oregon’s State Capitol.

If you live, work, or own property in downtown Salem, you are a member of CANDO. To find out how you can be an active member in our neighborhood, attend a meeting or contact the chair.

CANDO Members have quick access to Salem’s Saturday Market.

About your neighborhood

Land use chair: Bruce Hoffman ([email protected])

Police district: 7

Parks: Marion Square Park, Pringle Park and Community Hall, Riverfront Park, Waldo Park (one of the smallest parks in the world), and portions of Minto-Brown Island Park

Schools: Willamette University

Title (with link to item)	Content Type	Date	File Size
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Bylaws	Document	8/21/2018	191 KB
CANDO Neighborhood Plan	Master Plan	2/14/2017	995 KB

Meetings

Monthly meetings are held the third Tuesday, 6 p.m. at First Christian Church, 685 Marion ST NE, Salem OR 97301. See the calendar for specific dates.

If you want to speak at a neighborhood association meeting, contact the chair.

Agendas and minutes

Document Title	File Size
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Agenda for November 19, 2019	39 KB
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Agenda for October 15, 2019	96 KB
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Agenda for September 17, 2019	97 KB
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Minutes for September 17, 2019	114 KB
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Agenda for July 16, 2019	98 KB
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization Minutes for July 16, 2019	320 KB

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Calendar

Nov. 19

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization CAN-DO6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.First Christian Church
685 Marion ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting

Agenda:

November 19, 2019

Phone: 503-540-2303

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Nov. 28

Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center
555 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Nov. 29

Thanksgiving - Some city offices closed for holiday observanceCivic Center
555 Liberty ST SE
Salem OR 97301

City offices, Center 50+, and the Salem Public Library will be closed for the holiday observance.

Dec. 11

North Neighbors (N2) Meeting11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Join neighbors and partners as they work together to make a difference in North Salem Neighborhoods. For more information, call Salem Leadership Foundation at 503-315-8924.

Dec. 17

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization CAN-DO6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.First Christian Church
685 Marion ST NE
Salem OR 97301

Regular Meeting

Agenda: An agenda for this meeting is not yet available.

Phone: 503-540-2303

Email: [email protected]

Learn more

This is an open, public meeting or public hearing at an accessible location. Special accommodations are available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. To request accommodations or services, please call 503-540-2303 at least two business days prior to the meeting.

Upcoming planning hearings, land use hearings, and other notices that affect this neighborhood are listed below.

Document Title	Case Type	Description	Heard By	Hearing Date	Salem Demographics
HIS19-19 Hearing Notice	Historic Design Review	195-197 Commercial St NE	Historic Landmarks Commission	11/21/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
DR-SPR-ADJ19-10 Hearing Notice	Class 3 Design Review / Class 3 Site Plan Reveiw / Class 2 Adjustment	990 Broadway St NE	Salem Planning Commission	11/5/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
VAR-SI19-04 Hearing Notice	Sign Variance	1112 Center St NE	Hearings Officer	9/25/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
DR-SPR-ADJ19-05 Hearing Notice Revised	Class 3 Design Review / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Class 2 Adjustment	451-465 Division Street NE	Salem Planning Commission	7/23/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
HIS19-21 Hearing Notice	Historic Design Review	120 Commercial Street NE	Historic Landmarks Commission	7/18/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
HIS19-23 Hearing Notice	Historic Design Review	379-383 State Street	Historic Landmarks Commission	7/18/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
HIS19-18 Hearing Notice	Historic Design Review	220-230 Liberty St NE	Historic Landmarks Commission	6/20/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
Appeal of CU-ZC17-14MOD1 Hearing Notice	Appeal of a Modification to Condtional Use / Zone Change	700-800 Blocks of Commercial St NE and 253-275 Division St NE	Hearings Officer	6/12/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
DR-SPR-ADJ19-03 Hearing Notice	Class 3 Design Review / Class 3 Site Plan Review / Class 2 Adjustment	700 to 800 Commercial St NE and 253 to 275 Division St NE	Salem Planning Commission	6/4/2019	Central Area; Ward 1
HIS19-15 Hearing Notice	Historic Design Review	189 Liberty St NE	Historic Landmarks Commission	5/16/2019	Central Area; Ward 1

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

About your neighborhood

Meetings

Agendas and minutes

Notices

Contact us

Contact your City Councilor

Contact City staff