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The City of Salem is currently working on the Trail Network and Highland Avenue Crossings Feasibility Study, which aims to evaluate the existing trails, and possible trail connections in the Highland Ave area. The study will help provide information that can be used in prioritizing and implementing future trail connections and improvements in the area.  As a part of this study, we are gathering information from the public on the trails that are currently in the Highland Ave area, and where future trail connections should be considered. Our aim is to utilize this information to better inform the study, and identify where future trail safety and infrastructure investments should be made. This area is a priority for the City, and has been highlighted in the City's 2023-2030 Open Space and Recreation Plan as an area where trail and open space improvement is possible. The Highland Ave Corridor Study also highlights the community's desires for improving walkability, bikebaility and connectivity. This trail feasibility study will open up future opportunities for the City to move forward with expanding and improving the trail network around Highland Ave. To learn more, scroll down to the Additional Resources section.

                                                                                                                             Resilient Together: The Point  WHAT IS RESILIENT TOGETHER AND RESILIENT TOGETHER: THE POINT?   The City of Salem’s Sustainability and Resiliency Department is responsible for supervising sustainability, energy, and resilience initiatives across the municipal government and in collaboration with the residents of Salem. This includes managing programs and projects, as well as collaborating with other Departments and local organizations. From 2022 through June 2026, we’ve supported a variety of activities through Resilient Together: The Point (El Punto), a neighborhood-focused project that was an extension of the broader Resilient Together Climate Action and Resilience Plan led by the Cities of Salem and Beverly, which concluded in June 2021.   Resilient Together: The Point (El Punto) focused on El Punto, a vibrant and culturally rich neighborhood in Salem that was identified as a priority area due to its vulnerability to climate-related impacts and socioeconomic challenges. Throughout the project, the City worked alongside residents and community organizations to identify climate resilience priorities, strengthen local leadership, and build community capacity to participate in public decision-making processes.   As part of this effort, two community-based working groups were established: the Participatory Action Research (PAR) Community Researchers and the Climate Resilience Leadership Council (CRLC). Over the course of the project, these groups led and contributed to numerous initiatives aimed at advancing climate resilience, community engagement, and neighborhood-driven planning.   While the grant-funded project concluded in June 2026 project materials, reports, presentations, photographs, and other resources remain available for public viewing through the Resilient Together Digital Archive at: https://resilient.omeka.net/. Additional information about the PAR Community Researchers, the CRLC, and the project timeline can also be found throughout this website.

Project Finalized| Proyecto Finalizado The Shetland Park Planning and Engagement Study has been completed. Shetland Park is one of the largest privately owned commercial properties in Salem. Taking place over the course of one year the City of Salem partnered with Prime Group (the owner of Shetland Park) to work with Sasaki to complete the study. The Study had over 1 200 touch points of participation via paper surveys online surveys focus groups and in-person events. Three frameworks were presented to the public for their feedback. While there were parts of all of them that were appreciated Framework B was generally the most preferred. Next steps for the project include additional outreach by the development team and finalizing their plans and designs prior to submitting applications to the City. This process is outlined further in the memo. The final version of the draft can be found on the City of Salem website at https://www.salemma.gov/planning-and-community-development/pages/studies-and-reports . Specific questions about Prime Group s plans and timelines should be directed to Prime Group. For questions about the City process please contact the Department of Planning and Community Development at 978-619-5685. El Estudio de Planificatión y Compromiso del Parque Shetland se ha completatdo. Shetland Park es una de los predios comerciales de propiedad privada más grandes de Salem. Teniendo lugar en el transcurso de un año la ciudad de Salem se asoció con Prime Group (el propietario de Shetland Park) para tragajar con Saskai para completer el studio El Estudio tuvo más de 1200 puntos de contacto con las partes interesadas a través de encuestas en papel encuestas en línea grupos focales y eventos en persona. Se presentaron tres marcos al público para su retoalimentación. Si bein hubo partes de todos ellos que fueron apreciadas el marco B fue generalmente el más preferido. Los próximos pasos para el Proyecto incluyen divulgación adicional por parte del equipo de Desarrollo y la finalización de sus planes y diseños antes de enviar las solicitudes a la Ciudad. Este proceso se describe más adelante en el memorandum. La versión final del borrador se puede encontrar en el sitio web de la Ciudad de Salem en: https://www.salemma.gov/planning-and-community-development/pages/studies-and-reports . Las preguntas específicas sobre los planes y plazos de Prime Group deben dirigirse a Prime Group. Si tiene preguntas sobre el proceso de la alcaldía comuníquese con el Departamento de Planificación y Desarrollo Comunitario llamando al 978-619-5685. Planning Study Update | Actualización del estudio de planificació The City of Salem is partnering with Prime Group to develop a shared vision rooted in community input for the future of Shetland Park. We are looking to community members in The Point and across Salem to help us to prioritize the uses connections open spaces and overall strategy for redevelopment at Shetland Park. Your input will guide the City and the Developer in how they should create a welcoming place for all. La ciudad de Salem está colaborando con Prime Group para el desarrollo de una visión conjunta arraigada en el aporte de la comunidad para el futuro de Shetland Park. Estamos buscando a los miembros de la comunidad en The Point y en todo Salem para que nos ayuden a priorizar los usos conexiones espacios abiertos y la estrategia general para la reurbanización en Shetland Park. Tu aportación guiará a la Ciudad y al promotor sobre cómo crear un espacio acogedor para todos. Use the link below to view the boards from the Open House and leave a comment below or by email to tell us which framework you prefer . Use el enlace a continuación para ver los tableros del Open House para la comunidad y deje un comentario a continuación o envíenos un correo electrónico para decirnos qué marco prefiere. 20221203_Shetland-Park-Redevelopment_Open_House_2_Boards.pdf PROJECT GOALS | PROJECT GOALS This project is guided by the following objectives | Este proyecto está guiado por los siguientes objetivos: Engage in a transparent equitable and flexible engagement process that builds trust and takes in perspectives from diverse stakeholders | Involucrarse en un proceso de participación transparente equitativo y flexible que genere confianza y tenga en cuenta las perspectivas de diversas partes interesadas. Build a shared vision for Shetland Park directly shaped by diverse input and shared priorities | Construir una visión compartida para Shetland Park moldeada directamente por diversos aportes y prioridades compartidas. Develop a Framework Plan for the site the balances the goals of the community site owners and the City | Desarrollar un Plan Marco para el sitio que equilibre los objetivos de la comunidad los propietarios del sitio y la Ciudad. A Framework Plan is a high level strategy that is responsive to diverse needs. Framework plans include things like a development program connections and views open space network distribution of height/density. Un Plan Marco es una estrategia de alto nivel que responde a diversas necesidades. Los planes marco incluyen cosas como un programa de desarrollo conexiones y vistas red de espacios abiertos distribución de altura/densidad. GET ENGAGED! Your voice will inform the future of Shetland Park. The City strongly encourages community members from the Point and across Salem to participate. | Tu opinión informará del futuro de Shetland Park. La ciudad alienta encarecidamente a los miembros de la comunidad de Point y de todo Salem a participar. You can get involved in the following ways | Mantente involucrado de las siguientes maneras: 1. Contact us with ideas comments questions or photos | Contáctenos con ideas comentarios preguntas o fotos: Email: SalemShetlandPark@PublicInput.com 2. Did you miss our community open house on December 3rd? | Te perdiste nuestro Open House para la comunidad el 3 de diciembre? Don t worry use the link below to view the boards from the event and leave a comment below or by email to tell us which framework you prefer . No se preocupe use el enlace a continuación para ver los tableros del evento y deje un comentario a continuación o envíenos un correo electrónico para decirnos qué marco prefiere. 20221203_Shetland-Park-Redevelopment_Open_House_2_Boards.pdf 3. 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