Many downtown businesses report fewer people coming into their stores as a Covid push to support small businesses fades and inflation hits people hard. But downtown remains flush with new developments and businesses eager to invest and expand.
Tag: DOWNTOWN
City seeks developer to create “exciting new project” on vacant downtown lot
A downtown block by Pringle Creek and Riverfront Park is in the early stages of a development project that will turn it into a mixed-use property. “Block 45” is one of the last remaining undeveloped blocks of downtown after years of work to increase new buildings and housing.
Silverton man accused of pistol-whipping, kicking woman at Cherriots transit mall
Salem police say Enrique Hatfield was unable to board a bus in downtown Salem before he pointed a handgun at a woman, pistol-whipped another woman and kicked her on the ground.
City selects developers for Block 50 downtown
Northwest-based developers Edlen & Co. and deChase Miksis have been chosen to turn a key undeveloped property downtown into a mix of apartments, retail and public space.
UPDATE: Councilors approve $750k grant to downtown apartment development
During the Salem City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 27, councilors voted to form a revenue task force to find funding options for the city and advanced plans for a connector road at a planned west Salem apartment complex.
Bigger, brighter holiday parade coming to downtown Salem Friday
Santa will return on Friday, Dec. 1, for the Downtown Salem Holiday Parade that will feature floats, a Christmas tree lighting and 60,000 more holiday lights than last year.
Holiday season is make or break for downtown Salem’s retail “tiny businesses”
Higher operating costs, inflation, price sensitivity and the allure of online shopping make running a retail business more challenging than ever.
City to buy former Boise Cascade lot downtown in hopes of redevelopment
The property at 295 Commercial St S.E. was slated for a rehabilitation facility before the company decided the improvement wasn’t financially feasible. Salem will spend $3.5 million on the purchase.
Uncategorized Bike share to launch around downtown Salem this month
Cyclists on the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge in Summer 2018. (Salem Reporter files) Scores of new bicycles — and new bike riders — may soon be spotted darting around downtown Salem, as a long-planned bike sharing program is poised to launch. Ride Salem will launch this[Read More…]
