Design Review Board and SRA Present Lappin Park Redesign to Public Skepticism
Design Review Board · Meeting of September 9, 2026
SALEM — Design Review Board and SRA present Lappin Park redesign to community concerns about visibility and shade. Consultants presented a 95-percent-complete design featuring ADA-accessible circulation, tree replacement, and stormwater management. DRB Member Catherine Miller requested a detailed grading plan to ensure accessibility compliance; DRB Chair Paul Durand expressed support.
Business owners and residents raised concerns during public comment that perimeter plantings may block restaurant visibility and that the design prioritizes tourism over local residents' needs. The consultants agreed to meet with stakeholders to address specific concerns.
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Source: the Design Review Board meeting of September 9, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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