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5ALEM TItANSTT CENTER SPECIFIC STTES WHICH HAVE BEEN REVIEWED IN THE PAST Virtually every block in the downtown area has been scrutinized by staff and professional consultants over the twenty-year history of transit center site evaluation in Salem. These sites noted below are among the few that have not been eliminated from considerarion for one reason or another, and have most recently been discussed publicly as feasible site alternatives. Senator Block This site is bounded by Chemeketa St., Church St., Court St., and High St. It is occupied by the Senator building and hotel, the Ticor building, about a dozen small businesses, and Marion county offices. o This block has consistently been identified in studies as the best location for the transit center. o A Senator block site on the northern portion of the block, including use of Chemeketa St., was approved by the Salem city council in 1981, but was not developed by transit board at that rime. o Most of the block is now owned by Marion County. At one point, the District and the County considered a joint develo~ment of a transit center, county offices, parking, and possible commercial space. A County feasibility study led to the dismissal of the transit center as an option on the site. o The County's plans to develop the site have been prolonged--further development oprions may be reevaluated in the future. Oddfellows Site This site comprises a half-block area west of High St. between Court and State Streets. It is occupied by the Grand Theater, Salem Transit offices, several small businesses, and the Ben Franklin building, which houses County offices and two businesses. o This was the District's "preferred" site for study as a possible joint development. However, its recent sale may affect its availability. o This site is on the historic register, a factor which greatly impacts the cost and timeline for its development. The presence of this structure may render the site impractical for fiuther consideration. o As initially conceived, this would be a joint development, incorporating some commercial spaces, possible space for civic uses, and parking, as well as the transit facilities.