Category Construction
Infrastructure, construction and transportation projects in the Salem area.
UPDATED: Salem discloses proposed Mill Creek data center project after city released from NDA
Salem City Manager Krishna Namburi publicly announced a possible data center project at Mill Creek on Monday that she said could generate about $9 million annually for the city’s general fund. The city was under a non-disclosure agreement with a company called Verrus until early last week.
Oregon’s Housing Supply Increased Only About 5% Between 2020 and 2025
New census data shows significant housing growth in Central Oregon, but the number of new units overall fell far below state goals.
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Updates on park playground renovations, Ruby Bridges shirt lawsuit
The Crooked House Playground at Bush's Pasture Park reopened early, while construction is expected to go through July at Riverfront Park's playground.
Salem Reporter is returning to that and other past stories this month to provide brief updates.
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Parks board: Plan for some type of facility at Keizer Rapids – but preserve the green
Residents stressed the need to maintain the natural qualities of the park, keeping any development limited to the 20% envisioned when the master plan was created.
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Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Oregon’s new housing laws let cities expand urban growth boundaries under requirements and offer loans for developers willing to build housing units.
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WHAT’S AT STAKE: How city council races could impact Salem’s development
Both conservatives and progressives agree that Salem needs more housing and generally want to cut red tape to bring in more development. But the sides often differ on how far the city should go to accommodate developers — and many aspects of development are outside direct council control.
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Riverfront Park playground to be transformed for accessibility, nature play
Starting Monday, April 13, the playground at Riverfront Park will close in preparation for a number of upgrades like a music station, new fencing, and more activities for children and families. The park is expected to reopen by mid- to late summer.
Work begins to make Marion Parkade more open, safer
City crews are beginning work on a revamp of the Marion Parkade at 538 Liberty St. N.E. Construction for the project costs roughly $6 million, and the city expects things to wrap up by November.
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Updates on apartment developments, Mill Creek restoration, Dome Building
In a monthly feature, Salem Reporter is returning to past stories to report the latest.
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