Abstract:
Students developed 24 design ideas for the new Salem Police Station. While
there were a variety of approaches to developing the new station, every design
addressed issues involving the Civic Center site and the police program,
including connectivity within the site and to Salem as a whole; creating a “front
door” for the site; developing community/public space; improving wayfinding
throughout the site; exploring viable sustainability strategies; and ensuring
adequate parking for the public, city employees, and police.