Redevelopment initiatives
Revitalizing specific geographic areas in Salem spurs job growth and improves property values.
Civic Center/Police station
Improving public engagement drove the development reports examining ways to enhance the functionality of Salem Civic Center and provide better space for the Salem Police Department.
The final reports are:
North Downtown Waterfront
Development projects in the North Downtown Waterfront area provide opportunities to draw tourism, provide housing, and spur new businesses.
The final reports are:
Orchard Village Green Cities integration
Integrating affordable housing, a sustainable stormwater management system, and infill development guided the proposals for this 2.87 acre site.
The final reports are:
South of Mission area
The South of Mission report examined the opportunities for redevelopment in the South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area south of Mission to Owens. The vision outlined included taking advantage of the existing infrastructure and making efforts to connect to major City assets such as Bush’s Pature Park and the Willamette River.
Development proposals for specific downtown, rural and corridor areas
Students in a combined Architecture and Planning class called City Growth/City Design created development proposals for three sites located in urban renewal areas of Salem. The final report,
Development Proposals for Three Targeted Sites in Salem, Oregon, identified:
- Appropriate uses
- Opportunities and constraints
- Zoning and transportation infrastructure
- Community needs