Reducing the Carousel/Playground Parking Lot is a Bad Idea
Even though Pringle Square developers plan to reduce the size of the south parking lot by 30%, they say they will add seven new spaces and reconfigure it. That’s true, but here’s how they plan to do...
View ArticleWhy a Drop Off Zone at the Carousel Doesn’t Work
At the City Council meeting on August 26, Pringle Square developers showed photos of several elementary schools to demonstrate how well drop off zones work. It’s ludicrous, laughable, and...
View ArticleWho Needs “Traffic Calming” When You Have a “Traffic Funnel”?
Pringle Square developers say their “traffic calming” strategies will prevent vehicles from speeding on the driveway to their apartments. Who needs rumble strips when you already have a traffic...
View ArticleWhy is There No Start or Completion Date for Phase 2?
Pringle Square developers say in order to start Phase 2, (the $36 million portion of the $41 total project) they must first built the apartments on the edge of Riverfront Park and achieve a 75%...
View ArticleWill the New Development Really Generate 190 Jobs?
At the City Council meeting on August 26, Pringle Square developers said building the apartment complex on the edge of Riverfront Park will generate 190 jobs. Has anyone asked to see how they...
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Response to Statesman Journal Editorial Blog
Below is a concerned Salem resident’s response to Dick Hughes’ recent editorial in the Statesman Journal: ————————————————————- Dick, You are factually bankrupt with this editorial. This is about...
View ArticlePublic Meeting – Discuss Pringle Square Access
Hello Friends, As you may already be aware, Salem’s City Council is going to vote Monday night on whether to grant access to the proposed Pringle Square apartments through the Carousel entrance....
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Pringle Square Access group determined to protect Riverfront Park
Here’s a photo that warms my citizen activist heartSalem-area residents meeting this evening at the Carousel to talk about better alternatives to the ill-advised proposal to convert part of the...
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The choice is still in your hands!
Written by Ron Cooper My children and grandchildren love Riverfront Park and the carousel. I bring them often. Unfortunately, the safety of our children and grandchildren, and the long term viability...
View ArticleQuestions are Being Raised by City Council
The City Council Wants Answers We were very excited about the tone of the City Council meeting on Monday, September 9. The Councilors asked a number of very thoughtful questions that will be...
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