Salem MA Developments

[TheBostonian]

Salem has quite a lot of recent, current, and planned development for a small city with limited transportation connections. A city website (buildingsalem.com) lists some of what is going on:

Blubber Hollow roadway improvements – $1.5 million
Canal Street improvements – $16 million
Causeway Park – $1.5 million
Footprint Power – $800 million
Gateway Center & Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center – $30 million
Legacy Park (Salem Oil & Grease) – $20 million
MBTA Commuter Rail Station & Garage – $34 million
Mill Hill/East Riley Plaza redevelopment – $45 million
National Grid Cable Replacement Project – $40-$80 million
NSMC Power Plant – $25 million
PEM Expansion – $220 million
Riverview Place – $20 million
Salem Hospital expansion – $170 million
SSU Fitness Center – $15 million
SSU Library – $74 million
SSU Meier Hall science labs – $33 million
SSU Parking Garage – $16 million
St. Joseph’s redevelopment – $27 million
Salem Wharf – $3.1 million
Universal Steel redevelopment – $2 million

Salem's eggs are in many baskets, with major projects in many sectors: education, healthcare, hospitality, museum, transportation, energy, waterfront, parks, and housing. Of course Salem has its share of standard single-family housing development happening (one subdivision underway is permitted for 120 homes), but much of the new housing is dense redevelopment of underutilized sites in or near the center.

This is not a tidal wave of destruction smashing through an historic city. Most of downtown is subject to design review and Salem's four historic districts are strictly protected. I don't expect new construction to ever be as nice as Salem's treasured older buildings, but the design review and historic protection do tame developers' worst tendencies within key parts of the city.

This development boom is not going to make Salem a big city. But it will help to keep it fresh and relevant into the future.

 

[iamdjmichael]

This could be breaking ground in Salem as soon as Spring 2015, very exciting to see this happening in my city. http://www.salemnews.com/news/local...8be-bd6c-6a5621334bb5.html?mode=image&photo=6

http://patch.com/massachusetts/sale...ate-money-will-make-way-hotel-housing-project

 

[stellarfun]

Bolded are complete, or nearly so.

Blubber Hollow roadway improvements – $1.5 million
Canal Street improvements – $16 million
Causeway Park – $1.5 million
Footprint Power – $800 million
Gateway Center & Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center – $30 million
Legacy Park (Salem Oil & Grease) – $20 million
MBTA Commuter Rail Station & Garage – $34 million (I've seen the final cost as $44 million.)
Mill Hill/East Riley Plaza redevelopment – $45 million
National Grid Cable Replacement Project – $40-$80 million
NSMC Power Plant – $25 million
PEM Expansion – $220 million
Riverview Place – $20 million
Salem Hospital expansion – $170 million
SSU Fitness Center – $15 million
SSU Library – $74 million
SSU Meier Hall science labs – $33 million
SSU Parking Garage – $16 million
St. Joseph’s redevelopment – $27 million
Salem Wharf – $3.1 million
Universal Steel redevelopment – $2 million

To which can be added,
Kernwood Bridge replacement (same style as Northern Ave. bridge)
North St overpass reconstruction
Renovation of Probate Court and Superior Court buildings
SSU renovation/expansion of performance arts building
High Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline connector to Footprint power plant
Bridge St. reconstruction from Flint St to North St.
Expansion of hotel at Pickering Wharf

 

[stellarfun]

Bump, for the mods.

Salem has quite a lot of recent, current, and planned development for a small city with limited transportation connections. A city website (buildingsalem.com) lists some of what is going on:

Blubber Hollow roadway improvements – $1.5 million
Canal Street improvements – $16 million
Causeway Park – $1.5 million
Footprint Power – $800 million current cost $1 billion
Gateway Center & Mayor Jean Levesque Community Life Center – $30 million
Legacy Park (Salem Oil & Grease) – $20 million
MBTA Commuter Rail Station & Garage – $34 million
Mill Hill/East Riley Plaza redevelopment – $45 million
National Grid Cable Replacement Project – $40-$80 million
NSMC Power Plant – $25 million
PEM Expansion – $220 million Much reduced in size and cost
Riverview Place – $20 million
Salem Hospital expansion – $170 million
SSU Fitness Center – $15 million
SSU Library – $74 million
SSU Meier Hall science labs – $33 million
SSU Parking Garage – $16 million
St. Joseph’s redevelopment – $27 million
Salem Wharf – $3.1 million
Universal Steel redevelopment – $2 million / part of F W Webb expansion?

Plus
Kernwood Bridge replacement (same style as Northern Ave. bridge)
North St overpass reconstruction
Renovation of Probate Court and Superior Court buildings
SSU renovation/expansion of performance arts building
High Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline connector to Footprint power plant
Bridge St. reconstruction from Flint St to North St.
Expansion of hotel at Pickering Wharf
Demolition of Salem District Court building, replaced by new residential building
Highland Ave reconstruction from Lynn line to area of Swampscott Rd
Possible commuter rail station, South Salem
And the Grimshawe house (my favorite)
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(There are probably others.)

Bold and underline: construction complete
Bold: construction underway

 

[tysmith95]

There are threads about Salem on the Greater New England thread and the Metro Boston thread. It is inside 128.

 

[stellarfun]

There are threads about Salem on the Greater New England thread and the Metro Boston thread. It is inside 128.

Yes, and there are separate threads on Footprint Power and the Peabody Essex Museum.

 

[stellarfun]

...The two projects, merged into one venture called The Lighthouses, would create a total of 46 apartments in two new buildings: 21 apartments at 34 Peabody St., a block from the South River, and 25 apartments at 47 Leavitt St., across the street from Palmer Cove Park.

We're planning to do 50 percent of the units for people at 90 percent of the (area median) income, so it's more moderate-income housing.

"A lot of folks at median income are usually just below it and have a difficult time affording a nice apartment that's affordable for them. The other 50 percent would be a mix of 60-percent income and 30-percent income, about 50/50 there/

http://www.salemnews.com/news/local...cle_c2d98028-40f6-5921-bb66-167ffa0f6f3e.html

Wouldn't have posted if not for the interesting design.

 

[#bancars]

Was in Salem recently and took some photos in this Twitter thread:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1425440356980740096

 

[stick n move]

$23 million project will add 46 affordable apartments in Salem

“A North Shore nonprofit has begun work on a project that will bring 46 new affordable apartments and other community resources to a low-income neighborhood in Salem.

The North Shore Community Development Coalition in November celebrated the start of construction of the Lighthouses, two new buildings in the Point that in addition to housing, will provide a storefront for the Salem Pantry and gallery space for local artists…”
https://news.google.com/articles/CB...b3V0cHV0VHlwZT1hbXA?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en

 

[393b40]

We should probably move Salem out of this forum yea? It's definitely inside 128 and it's definitely not Worcester...

 

[vanshnookenraggen]

We should probably move Salem out of this forum yea? It's definitely inside 128 and it's definitely not Worcester...

I've moved it to Greater Boston>Development Projects

 

[stick n move]

Connolly Brothers, Inc. and Tropical Products Inc.
hold topping off celebration at 373 Highland Ave., Salem, MA
April 21, 2023 - Construction Design & Engineering

“Salem, MA Connolly Brothers, Inc. and Tropical Products Inc. held a steel topping off celebration at 373 Highland Ave. Once in its new location, the company will expand operations from eight to 20 automated filling lines for a variety of products, from gels to foamy liquids in containers of all sizes. The new manufacturing and office headquarters will also enable Tropical Products to double the size of its workforce by employing up to 120 employees from the local communities…”

https://nerej.com/connolly-brothers-inc-and-tropical-products-hold-topping-off

 

[shmessy]

Connolly Brothers, Inc. and Tropical Products Inc.
hold topping off celebration at 373 Highland Ave., Salem, MA
April 21, 2023 - Construction Design & Engineering

“Salem, MA Connolly Brothers, Inc. and Tropical Products Inc. held a steel topping off celebration at 373 Highland Ave. Once in its new location, the company will expand operations from eight to 20 automated filling lines for a variety of products, from gels to foamy liquids in containers of all sizes. The new manufacturing and office headquarters will also enable Tropical Products to double the size of its workforce by employing up to 120 employees from the local communities…”

https://nerej.com/connolly-brothers-inc-and-tropical-products-hold-topping-off

Looking at that pic of the building, "Topping off" is a relative term, no?

 

[stick n move]

DJSA Architecture and Essex Builders break
ground on 124-unit development at 64 Grove St., Salem, MA

“Salem, MA DJSA Architecture, along with Essex Builders Corp. and LAR Properties, LLC recently broke ground on a 124-unit luxury apartment development situated at 64 Grove St. adjacent to the North River Canal. Anticipated project completion will be in phases throughout 2024 and 2025.

Located on a seven-acre parcel at the site of the former Salem Oil & Grease Company, the project will consist of three four-story luxury apartment buildings featuring a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, along with covered garage parking beneath each building and meeting rooms to accommodate a more mobile workforce….”

https://nerej.com/pom-djsa-architecture-essex-builders-break-ground-on-64-grove-salem-ma


Exchange Salem Apartment Complex Gets Planning Board Approval

“SALEM, MA — Construction on a proposed 120-unit apartment complex next to the Salem MBTA station could begin in the second half of 2024 after the Salem Planning Board approved WinnDevelopment's proposal for The Exchange Salem on Thursday night.
The complex is set to be built on the one-acre municipal parking lot next to the train station at 252 Bridge Street and will include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. WinnDevelopment said that about half of the apartments will be priced at what is considered "affordable housing" rates, while the remaining units will be market-rate apartments…”

https://patch.com/massachusetts/salem/salem-exchange-apartment-complex-gets-planning-board-approval

 

[stick n move]

More renders of exchange. Its changed a bit.

The Exchange​

SALEM, MA​

“Located on Bridge St in Salem, MA, this new development will be a gateway project for the city. The new 6-floor building will provide critical housing to the downtown core, and invigorate the northern edge of the downtown that connects to the MBTA station. The proposed design will enhance the waterfront experience and strongly define accessible public spaces that enhance the city experience while also improving pedestrian and bicycle connections leading to and from the higher Bridge Street elevation and the lower level MBTA station.
Units: 120”

https://www.cube3.com/portfolio_page/the-exchange/

 

[stick n move]

Construction Begins for Five Building Salem Development​

“A series of building permits have been issued to start construction on Canal Street Station, an upcoming 5-building mixed-use project in Salem. Contractors are currently working on-site to install underground drainage along with ground improvements for the first 2 buildings. The development is set to include 250 apartments with over 3,000 square feet of retail space. The first building within the development is expected to be complete in late summer 2025 with full completion planned for May 2026.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/construction-begins-for-five-building-salem-development

Canal st station, 266 canal st.

https://266canalstreetconstruction.com/

 

[stick n move]

Canal st station u/c.

https://www.dellbrookjks.com/project/canal-street-station/

 

[stick n move]

Construction Underway for Salem Affordable Housing Development​

“Callahan Construction has begun work on the redevelopment of Leefort Terrace in Salem. The project consists of the demolition of eight existing buildings on the site and the construction of a new Passive House building to include 124 affordable rental units. Amenities will include a fitness center, community room, wellness office, computer stations, and a Tenants’ Organization office. Work is expected to be complete in April 2026.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/construction-underway-for-salem-affordable-housing-development

https://www.leefortterrace.com/

 

[stick n move]

Financing Secured for Salem School Apartments​

“North Shore Community Development Coalition has closed on financing for the Salem Schools Apartments, the rehabilitation of two former school buildings owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. North Shore CDC plans to build 29 affordable apartments (twenty-five Studios/1 Bedrooms and four 2 Bedrooms. The former school auditorium will be transformed into approximately 7,000 square feet of community amenities for creatives.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/financing-secured-for-salem-school-apartments

 

[stick n move]

60 Unit Project Advances in Salem​

“The Salem Planning Board has approved plans for the development of a roughly 1-acre site located at 75 North Street, 2 Commercial Street & 3 South Mason in Salem. The four-story, 60-unit building will also feature ground-floor commercial space. The applicant proposes 60 on-site parking spaces, a large publicly accessible open space and surrounding landscaping, pedestrian walkways, additional lighting, and a shifted curb line along North Street.”

https://www.bldup.com/posts/60-unit-project-advances-in-salem