Salem Events To Help Design Derby Street Space

SALEM, MA – A series of community events, with four remaining, aim to shape a new public space at 289 Derby St. The city acquired the space last year, and asks for the public's help in determining what the space will look like.

Creative Salem, Salem Public Space Project, and the city are co-hosting the events. The four remaining events, on Wednesday evenings, are family friendly.

Meet & Share on the Water
Wednesday, May 31, 5 - 8 p.m.
Come share what you love about public space and what you envision for this new public space. We’ll have purposeful conversations about the character, programming, meaning, culture, and possibilities for this centrally located parcel!

Plan & Play on the Water
Wednesday, June 7, 5 - 8 p.m.
Come plan the possibilities of activities, community events, use, and character while you meet friends, and maybe even join in a game of ping-pong, musical chairs, some yoga, or simply watch all the action!

Eat & Imagine on the Water
Wednesday, June 14, 5 - 8 p.m.
Pull up a seat anywhere you like and meet and make friends as you imagine the real potential for this waterfront parcel with our Placemaking Placemats while enjoying some local food!

Party on the Water – Final Event
Wednesday, June 21, 5 - 8 p.m.
Join our final event that will showcase our collaborative efforts and reveal the Collective Schematic Plan! Meet friends, have fun, and imagine how this space will transform in a year’s time.

Ongoing updated information can be found at CreativeSalem.com/289Derby including a survey and coverage of each event.

Image via City of Salem