Salem Center’s new owners say they want to invest in the property and recruit a mix of local and national tenants to meet community needs, which could include a grocery store, entertainment or local restaurants.
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Over 200 apartments, grocery store on wish list for empty downtown block
The city shared additional details about the proposed development for what is referred to as Block 50, which includes 230 apartments, 15% of them affordable, and hopes for a grocery store.
BUILDING SALEM: Former Green Thumb storefront to become “Retro Electro” retail, apartments
An empty storefront downtown on Commercial Street and an adjoining lot opening on Electric Alley will be redeveloped into 16 apartments with two stores.
Clyde’s Lock and Safe gets a new owner
Tim Marinello is a licensed locksmith will soon be the new owner of Clyde’s Lock and Safe. The downtown storefront on State Street has been there for more than 70 years.
Wanted: a vision for Salem’s vacant north downtown block
Salem’s urban renewal agency wants developers to weigh in with a plan for the vacant lots that once housed the Union Gospel Mission and Saffron Supply Co.
See what’s being built in downtown Salem
Hundreds of apartments are under construction in Salem’s core, along with several projects to add new stores and businesses. Here’s a guide to what’s underway.
Decades of free street parking downtown may be ending
Following direction from the Salem City Council, city staff are planning for a shift to paid parking on downtown streets and dropping a tax for local businesses.
Downtown legacy business Cooke Stationery to close
Since 1935, the downtown business has seen technology come and go, watched families grow up and helped its neighbors during the pandemic. Owners Colleen and Kip Henery will close the store for good on April 28.
Holman Hotel plans for January opening, adding lodging option downtown
Business leaders said a second hotel in the downtown core will allow Salem to attract conventions and events currently constrained by a lack of available space for travelers to stay.
Demolition begins on former UGM, Saffron buildings
The land, now owned by the city of Salem, is slated for redevelopment with a mix of commercial uses and affordable housing.
