The McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area (URA) was established in September 2006. It encompasses approximately 403 acres west of the Salem Municipal Airport (McNary Field). 

Purpose of the McGilchrist URA

The McGilchrist URA provides funding to enhance McGilchrist Street SE in order to improve mobility and stimulate private development.

Project Plans

When the urban renewal district was first established, property values were assessed and key projects were identified. Project plans are subject to change at the direction of the Urban Renewal Agency.

Overview

• Assessed value at creation: $103,001,366
  
• 2023 assessed value: $197,463,940
• Maximum indebtedness: $11,000,000
  
• Projects: McGilchrist Street Improvement

Plan Documents

• McGilchrist Overview
• McGilchrist Urban Renewal Plan

Projects

McGilchrist Complete Street Improvement Project
Improving the McGilchrist corridor between 12th and 25th Streets, including additional work on 22nd Street.

Incentives

Enterprise Zone Tax Incentive
To encourage the creation of new industrial and manufacturing jobs for the community.

Map

Use the following map to find out if you are in the McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area. Open a mobile-friendly, full screen map of the McGilchrist Urban Renewal Area in a new window.