Kara Campuzano on Salem's Downtown Business Community and Development
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!
In this episode, Jacob Espinoza is joined by Kara Campuzano, a local business owner, to discuss:
- The current state of downtown Salem's business community
- Upcoming construction projects and their impact on traffic
- Oregon's new state vegetable
- And much more!
Timestamps:
00:31 - Introduction of Kara Campuzano and discussion of downtown Salem business community
02:41 - Upcoming volunteer opportunities for holiday events in Salem
03:52 - Traffic update: Liberty Street Southeast construction closure
05:10 - Discussion of the 2022 Safety Livability Bond and its impact
06:01 - Oregon's new state vegetable: the potato
10:08 - Advantage Heating and Electrical sponsor message
10:37 - Block 45 South Waterfront Downtown Salem redevelopment opportunity
11:26 - Kara's vision for Salem's waterfront development
14:13 - Balancing affordable housing with business development
15:45 - The importance of community engagement in local decision-making
17:37 - Closing remarks and update on What's Happening Salem's growth
