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Draft Vision for Future Growth Now Online
Check out the draft vision for future growth and development online.
09/15/2020
Common Questions About Recent Protests, Assemblies, and Marches in Salem
04/29/2020
Join Us for an Our Salem Webinar April 8
Join us for a webinar on April 8 to hear about different options for how Salem could grow.
03/31/2020
Weigh In on Options for Salem Growth
Three workshops will offer chances to share your thoughts on options for Salem's future
02/25/2020
City Council Revises Multifamily Housing Design Code Changes
02/12/2020
Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Multifamily Housing Design Project
11/22/2019 5:02 PM
Salem's Future Needs Citizen Input
Local residents are invited to help shape the future of Salem through Our Salem Workshops
10/09/2019
What's Your Vision for the Future?
Salem is growing. We expect 60,000 more people to live in the Salem area by 2035. We want your ideas on how you think Salem should grow and develop.
08/01/2019
It's Budget Season: How Can the City Best Meet Community Needs?
04/12/2019
Community Invited to May 8 Our Salem Public Workshop
The community is invited to a public workshop on the Our Salem project May 8 to hear preliminary results from an analysis of existing conditions and future growth scenarios in Salem.
04/04/2019
Weigh in on Multifamily Housing Design Concepts
03/15/2019 10:56 AM
Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meets April 3
The Our Salem Stakeholder Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, April 3 to review preliminary results from an analysis of existing conditions and future growth scenarios in Salem.
03/12/2019
Salem Economy Stable, Needs More Variety
Salem's economy is considered to be mostly stable. That is according to the results of the latest Our Salem survey question.
03/06/2019
Salem Considered a Livable Community
Salem is considered to be a livable community. That is according to the results of the most recent Our Salem survey question.
02/04/2019
Indicators Chosen to Evaluate Salem as it Grows
As Salem grows, the city should be evaluated on everything from its housing affordability to its tree canopy to people's access to frequent transit.
01/15/2019
Salem Considered a Fairly Safe Community
Salem is considered to be a fairly safe community. That is according to the latest result of the fourth Our Salem survey question.
12/19/2018
Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions Seen as Very Important
It is very important, if not, critical that Salem's greenhouse gas emissions be measured. That is according to the results of the fourth Our Salem survey question.
11/20/2018
Community Invited to Participate in Dec. 5 Our Salem Public Workshop
Attend the Dec. 5 Our Salem public workshop to talk about Salem today and how the city should be evaluated as it grows and develops.
11/15/2018
Infrastructure Seen a Priority as Salem Grows
As the city grows, it is most important to the public that Salem has safe, reliable, and efficient infrastructure.
11/06/2018
What Should the Our Salem Project Logo be?
The community chose a logo for the Our Salem project, a three-year project to update the Salem Comprehensive Plan.
10/24/2018
What People Love about Salem
The first Our Salem poll question reveals what the community loves about Salem.
10/17/2018
Plan Guiding Future Growth in Salem to be Updated by Citywide Project
The City has kicked off a project to update Salem's long-term plan for growth and development. That plan, the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, will shape how and where the city will grow in the future.
09/19/2018
Market Responds to Growing Demand and Offers More Housing Choices in Salem
07/20/2018
City of Salem and Rotary Club of Salem Announce New Riverfront Location or Amphitheater Project
05/09/2018
Salem Housing Authority Awarded $150,000 Grant to Support Largest 'Housing First' Program in Oregon
01/30/2018 4:20 PM
A Message from the City Manager: The Homeless Rental Assistance Program
09/11/2017 4:22 PM
Adopted Budget for 2017-18 Fiscal Year Sets Strategic Plan in Motion
06/29/2017