Salem Development Tracker

Salem Advances Walker Road Housing Project Over Traffic Concerns Near Chavez Elementary

South Salem Annexation and Multifamily Rezoning at 5524 Skyline Road S Advance to Second Reading

Electric Alley Closed To Cars Through May 9 As Electro Apartment Work Gets Underway

Drivers can’t cut through Electric Alley right now, and that change is expected to last through May 9, 2026. For the small businesses tucked into the alleyway, the closure isn’t...

Salem Academy Christian Schools Selects Rich Duncan Construction for Major Campus Expansion

Salem Academy Christian Schools has chosen Rich Duncan Construction to lead a major expansion. The project will rise on the academy’s Lancaster Drive campus. It is set for completion in...

CLINK! Bistro Opens at The Forge, Anchoring Downtown Salem Redevelopment

SALEM, Ore. — Sept. 10, 2025. A new French-American bistro opened today on the second floor of The Forge, the redeveloped Liberty Plaza building in downtown Salem. CLINK! is led...

Multi family housing makes it more affordable? All of Oregon's Cities over 100k make the list for their size in new construction.

New housing construction in the U.S. is declining, affecting first-time homebuyers. Despite a rise in multi-family units, median home prices remain high, peaking at $348,200 in early 2020. A...

Legislature Working to Increase Construction Regulation Authority

Construction bills in an Oregon legislative session are typically focused on prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and public contracting. However, this year dollars in federal spending bills com...

Rising Star: Manny Cruz, A self-made businessman in the construction industry

In the sprawling cityscape of Salem, a new star has risen in the realm of construction. Manny Cruz is a self-made businessman, entrepreneur, and contractor who has framed homes in...

Salem's Single Property Tax Increment Financing District: A Boon for Affordable Housing Development

Salem, Oregon has introduced a tax incentive, the Single Property Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, to promote affordable housing development amid growing demand. This program offers p...

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization

The Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) is automatically open to residents, businesses, and property owners in Salem, fostering community engagement and local decision...

Supply Chain Disruption Slows CRE Development

Supply chain disruptions are causing delays and rising costs in commercial real estate (CRE) development, particularly due to shortages of materials like lumber and appliances. While these c...