Neighborhood character is an essential element of quality of life for Salem residents. Due to diverse styles of architecture, house and lot sizes and landscaping, Salem’s neighborhoods are each unique. How do we preserve this character while allowing for new development and owners’ personal taste? This is the subject of a 2008 Department of Planning and Community Development study, which focuses on Neighborhood Preservation Districts as a tool to protect neighborhood character.
Public Meetings
In June and July, the Department of Planning will hold four public meetings to refine recommendations regarding Neighborhood Preservation Districts in Salem by focusing on two neighborhoods in detail. At the June and July meetings, DPCD will seek input and comments on draft design guidelines and recommended district boundaries for the Bridge Street and Point neighborhoods. The Bridge Street and Point neighborhoods were selected as the focus of the June and July meetings through the neighborhood meetings held in March and April.
Upcoming meetings
Bridge Street Neighborhood Meeting
Wednesday, July 23, 6:00 pm
Carlton School cafeteria
10 Skerry Street
Point Neighborhood Meeting
Monday, July 28, 6:00 pm
Immaculate Conception Church Parish Life Center
15 Hawthorne Blvd.
Past meetings
In March and April, the Department of Planning and Community Development held seven neighborhood meetings to explain the Neighborhood Preservation District concept and gather public input. These meetings were held in areas identified as possible Neighborhood Preservation Districts, including the South Salem, Derby Street, Salem Willows, North Salem, Gallows Hill, Bridge Street, Salem Common and Point neighborhoods.
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