# Planned developments in Salem, VA

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Salem, VA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Salem Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for Sep 24, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/salem-city/

## Salem at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 39 |
| New in the last 30 days | 1 |
| Most common type | Residential |
| Latest filing | Sep 24, 2026, City of Salem Board of Zoning Appeals |
| Sources we check | 2 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Salem

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | 10 | 26% |
| Infrastructure | 9 | 23% |
| Commercial | 9 | 23% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 15% |
| Development decisions | 5 | 13% |

## Recent projects in Salem

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Facility at 1923 East Main Street | Salem, VA | Cornerstone Classical Academy | Schools | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Franklin Street Infrastructure Improvements | Salem, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 13, 2026 |
| I-81 Widening Project Support | Salem, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 8, 2026 |
| $1.49M Downtown Plan Improvements on Roanoke Boulevard | Salem, VA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 1.15-Acre Restaurant Redevelopment | Salem, VA | McDonald's USA, LLC | Quick-service and drive-thru | 1.15 acres | Seeking approval | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 0.647-Acre Gasoline Station Redevelopment | Salem, VA | Khalili LLC | Gas stations and convenience stores | 0.65 acres | Seeking approval | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 4-Megawatt Battery Energy Storage Facility | Salem, VA | Salem VA BESS 1 LLC | Power plants | 2.2 acres | Approved | Nov 24, 2025 |

Showing 7 of 39 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Roanoke County, VA · 10 projects
- [Roanoke, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/roanoke-city/) · 37 projects
- Craig County, VA · 3 projects
- [Montgomery County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/montgomery/) · 110+ projects
- [Botetourt County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/botetourt/) · 43 projects
- [Franklin County, VA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/franklin/) · 36 projects

All places in Virginia: [Virginia](https://boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/)

## Questions about Salem

### What's planned in Salem, VA?

Boardwalk found 39 planned projects in Salem, VA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the City of Salem Board of Zoning Appeals agenda for Sep 24, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Salem projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Salem Board of Zoning Appeals agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Salem's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Salem, VA", boardwalkai.com/development/virginia/salem-city/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count