At long last, the Kroc vision is realized

Statesman Journal, by Ruth Liao, Sept. 20, 2009

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is a $40 million, state-of-the-art community complex in northeast Salem built to inspire — helping children and families in need...
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Salem redevelopment project makes a splash

DJC Oregon, by Melody Finnemore, Sept. 8, 2009

Salem architect Garth Brandaw admits now is not the best time to undertake a major redevelopment project. However, it may be that WaterPlace's saving grace is...
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$40 million Kroc Center opens in Salem: Good news for the economy and for kids

The Oregonian, by Katy Muldoon, Sept. 23, 2009

Medford yearned for it. Bend, too. Gresham, Independence and Woodburn made heartfelt pitches. And Portland wanted one of The Salvation Army's dazzling Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community...
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Travel Salem wins AIA Award

Travel Salem News, by Anthony Tham, Feb. 5, 2010

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Salem Chapter awarded Travel Salem’s Travel Café a merit award during the 2009 AIA Salem Design Awards banquet at the Northwest Viticulture Center....
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Kroc Center wins DJC Top Project Award

DJC Oregon, by Stephanie Basalyga, May 20, 2010

Jason Terry, project manager for LCG Pence Construction, has lived in Eugene, Corvallis and Portland, each of which boasts at least one major community center. When he moved to Salem...
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Kroc Center wins Recreation Management Award

Recreation Management, Jun. 4, 2010

Go to The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Salem, Ore., and you will find a combination of sorts—a church, library, education center, cultural performing arts facility, and recreation and aquatics center—all in one cohesive complex.
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