City of Salem Seeking Development Partner for Premier Site
Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem is seeking a development partner for a premier site south of downtown Salem. The Block 45 lot is 1.1 acres and is located at the highly visible corner of Front Street SE, Trade Street SE and Commercial Street SE with views of downtown Salem, Pringle Creek, Riverfront Park and the Willamette River.
The property is situated between the South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area and the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area. It is zoned South Waterfront Mixed-Use where the ideal development will creatively fit the location and relationship to Riverfront Park and include mixed property uses of commercial, retail, office and housing.
Development Objectives
- Design creativity
- Relationship to Riverfront Park
- Mixed-uses (commercial, retail, office, and housing)
- Maximize benefits of the proximity to Pringle Creek and Willamette River
Those interested in working with the Urban Development Division of the Community Planning and Development Department of the City of Salem, must submit required documents no later than 5 p.m. on November 4, 2024.
Documents may be submitted online or by mail or dropped off at Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, Ore. 97301.
Applicant development teams that best meet the application requirements and development objectives or vision for the property will be invited to an in-person meeting. This will be an opportunity to pitch their vision for the site and share in greater detail their experience tackling similar high profile development projects. Property disposition will be through a disposition and development agreement.
Additional information about the Block 45 project is available at www.cityofsalem.net/Block45 or by calling 503-540-2445.
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