Six developers submit plans to transform downtown Salem’s Block 45

One of downtown Salem’s last vacant blocks could become affordable housing, a food hall and event space, or a mixed-use building combining apartments with ground-level stores.

Six developers submitted plans to the city of Salem to develop “Block 45,” the block next to Pringle Creek that’s bounded by Southeast Commercial, Front and Trade streets. Sheri Wahrgren, the city’s downtown revitalization manager, previously described the block as “the last amazing site next to Pringle Creek.”

Applications…