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Salem Considered a Livable Community
Salem is considered to be a livable community. That is according to the results of the most recent Our Salem survey question.
02/04/2019
Indicators Chosen to Evaluate Salem as it Grows
As Salem grows, the city should be evaluated on everything from its housing affordability to its tree canopy to people's access to frequent transit.
01/15/2019
Salem Considered a Fairly Safe Community
Salem is considered to be a fairly safe community. That is according to the latest result of the fourth Our Salem survey question.
12/19/2018
Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions Seen as Very Important
It is very important, if not, critical that Salem's greenhouse gas emissions be measured. That is according to the results of the fourth Our Salem survey question.
11/20/2018
Community Invited to Participate in Dec. 5 Our Salem Public Workshop
Attend the Dec. 5 Our Salem public workshop to talk about Salem today and how the city should be evaluated as it grows and develops.
11/15/2018
Infrastructure Seen a Priority as Salem Grows
As the city grows, it is most important to the public that Salem has safe, reliable, and efficient infrastructure.
11/06/2018
What Should the Our Salem Project Logo be?
The community chose a logo for the Our Salem project, a three-year project to update the Salem Comprehensive Plan.
10/24/2018
What People Love about Salem
The first Our Salem poll question reveals what the community loves about Salem.
10/17/2018
Plan Guiding Future Growth in Salem to be Updated by Citywide Project
The City has kicked off a project to update Salem's long-term plan for growth and development. That plan, the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, will shape how and where the city will grow in the future.
09/19/2018
City of Salem and Rotary Club of Salem Announce New Riverfront Location or Amphitheater Project
05/09/2018
Adopted Budget for 2017-18 Fiscal Year Sets Strategic Plan in Motion
06/29/2017