The Salem Apartments will be a 180-unit affordable housing development for families on Center and 23rd Streets NE.

Construction has started on Phase 1, which includes 120 units. Phase 2 is being planned which will add an additional 60 units of housing. 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments will be available offered at 60% of the Median Household Income. 24 units will be offered at 30% MHI.

NEN advocated for a flashing light beacon for a safer crossing for youth on D Street NE as it is a route to school for Englewood, Parrish and North Salem HS. We are very pleased that the city approved funding the safer crossing because of our testimony.

There will be a new approximately 1-acre park northeast of the housing units which will be owned and developed by the City of Salem. We understand the park might include a natural area with native plants and walking path.

Phase 3 might include a daycare center.

The map below shows the approximate location. The project is east of Lee Mission Cemetery and west of the D Street Community Park which is on D between 23rd and 25th Streets NE.