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In the early 1960's Salem's downtown shops and businesses were facing eroding sales, partly from the opening of the new North Shore Shopping Center. A comprehensive plan for the growth of downtown was necessary. In 1962, Mayor Francis X. Collins created a special department to handle urban renewal in Salem. The Salem Redevelopment Authority was created. It began researching, devising and implementing a total plan in order to secure Federal grants from HUD.




Today, the Authority is part of the Planning and Community Development Department at the Salem city level, meeting monthly.
Today, the Authority is part of the Planning and Community Development Department at the Salem city level, meeting monthly.


According to their site, the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and its Design Review Board (DRB) have played an active role in the redevelopment of downtown Salem since it was created in 1962.  Over the past four decades, the SRA has made significant contributions to the revitalization of the Central Business District in downtown Salem.  Critical to this success is its commitment to preserving the social fabric and architectural heritage of the City.   
DPCD coordinates the City's efforts with state agencies and regional planning commissions and it oversees the operation of the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Harbor Plan Implementation Committee, Artist’s Row, and the Salem Redevelopment Authority. The Department also administers the City's $1.5 million federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs.
 
 
According to the city site, the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and its Design Review Board (DRB) have played an active role in the redevelopment of downtown Salem since it was created in 1962.  Over the past four decades, the SRA has made significant contributions to the revitalization of the Central Business District in downtown Salem.  Critical to this success is its commitment to preserving the social fabric and architectural heritage of the City.   


The SRA requires that all improvements to the exterior of a structure and any changes to signage to properties located within the Urban Renewal Areas undergo design review.  The SRA utilizes their Urban Renewal Plans in that design review.  The Commercial Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the design frameworks established by the Urban Renewal Plans and the SRA staff are available to help you as you put together your application.
The SRA requires that all improvements to the exterior of a structure and any changes to signage to properties located within the Urban Renewal Areas undergo design review.  The SRA utilizes their Urban Renewal Plans in that design review.  The Commercial Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the design frameworks established by the Urban Renewal Plans and the SRA staff are available to help you as you put together your application.

Revision as of 10:24, 23 September 2011

In the early 1960's Salem's downtown shops and businesses were facing eroding sales, partly from the opening of the new North Shore Shopping Center. A comprehensive plan for the growth of downtown was necessary. In 1962, Mayor Francis X. Collins created a special department to handle urban renewal in Salem. The Salem Redevelopment Authority was created. It began researching, devising and implementing a total plan in order to secure Federal grants from HUD.


Today, the Authority is part of the Planning and Community Development Department at the Salem city level, meeting monthly.

DPCD coordinates the City's efforts with state agencies and regional planning commissions and it oversees the operation of the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Harbor Plan Implementation Committee, Artist’s Row, and the Salem Redevelopment Authority. The Department also administers the City's $1.5 million federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs.


According to the city site, the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and its Design Review Board (DRB) have played an active role in the redevelopment of downtown Salem since it was created in 1962. Over the past four decades, the SRA has made significant contributions to the revitalization of the Central Business District in downtown Salem. Critical to this success is its commitment to preserving the social fabric and architectural heritage of the City.

The SRA requires that all improvements to the exterior of a structure and any changes to signage to properties located within the Urban Renewal Areas undergo design review. The SRA utilizes their Urban Renewal Plans in that design review. The Commercial Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the design frameworks established by the Urban Renewal Plans and the SRA staff are available to help you as you put together your application.

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