Design Review Board - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

About this meeting

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

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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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, 262 Loring Ave, and 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.

Projects Outside of the Urban Renewal AreaItem 2

4 Franklin Street

Design review of amendments to the proposed Cataldo Ambulance Service facility.

New/Old BusinessItem 1.a

Approval of Minutes: February 19, 2026

New/Old BusinessItem 1.b

Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2026

New/Old BusinessItem 2

Staff Updates

Upcoming MeetingsItem 1

SRA: April 8

Upcoming MeetingsItem 2

Joint Meeting with Planning Board: April 9

Upcoming MeetingsItem 3

DRB: April 22