Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Government Body
Design Review Board
Meeting Type
Design Review Board
Location
Salem, MA
Meeting Date
February 25, 2026

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Signs in the Urban Renewal AreaItem 1

26 New Derby Street: The Neighborhood Tavern

Projects in the Urban Renewal AreaItem 1

50 Washington Street

Review of proposed adaptive reuse of the Salem Tabernacle Congregational Church into 48 studios that are, 100% affordable, permanent supportive housing units for at-risk veterans, with space retained for ongoing use by the church congregation.

Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal AreaItem 1

8 Harrison Road, 9 Harrison Road and 262 Loring Ave, 266 Loring Ave

Design review of the proposed first phase of a multi-phase project known collectively as the Forest River Residences. The first phase includes a residential building consisting of 340 units, an above-level parking garage with 524 parking spaces, and two enclosed outdoor courtyards. The proposed work also includes an approximately half-acre central landscaped common, extension of the existing Harrison Road, and connection to the Forest River Conservation Trailhead.

New/Old BusinessItem 1

Approval of Minutes

January 28, 2026

New/Old BusinessItem 2

Staff Updates

288 Derby Street – Request to withdraw without prejudice

Upcoming MeetingsItem 1

SRA

March 11

Upcoming MeetingsItem 2

DRB

March 25

Upcoming MeetingsItem 3

Joint Meeting with Planning Board

March 26