Students in a combined Architecture and Planning class called City Growth/
City Design were asked to create development proposals for three sites
located in urban renewal areas of Salem, Oregon, as part of the University of
Oregon’s Sustainable City Year program. Students conducted research similar
to due diligence activities a developer might undertake when evaluating a site
for development. Students’ research identified appropriate uses, identified
opportunities and constraints, analyzed current zoning and transportation
infrastructure, and considered community needs. Findings and analysis were
used to make informed proposals that offered realistic opportunities and, in
some cases, pushed the boundaries of traditional development.
Read the final student report delivered to the local gov/community partner.
Sustainable City Year Program Contact Info
Megan Banks
Sustainable City Year Program Manager
mbanks@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-6395
University Faculty Contact
Nico Larco
Architecture
nlarco@uoregon.edu
Local Government / Community Contact
Courtney Knox
Urban Development Senior Project Manager