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Sustainable City Year 2023: Salem, OR

This guide is supports students and researchers working on Sustainable Cities 2023 Salem projects.This includes courses in journalism, architecture, geography, planning, and public administration that are planned for the 2023-24 academic year.

Salem, Oregon

Salem, Oregon

Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Salem is Oregon’s state capital, the second largest city in Oregon, and the Marion County seat. At a population of 175,535 in the 2020 Census, Salem city is a diverse community with well-established neighborhoods, a family-friendly ambiance, and a small town feel, with easy access to the Willamette riverfront and nearby outdoor recreation, and a variety of cultural opportunities. The city is in the midst of sustained, steady growth, and has been anticipating and planning for the impacts of climate change, among other important issues. Creating community resilience, increasing equitable delivery of city services, and addressing homelessness are other initiatives identified in the city's strategic plan.

 

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