Historic Resources Board presses for public landmark listings, updates on Soledad Street projects and Greyhound Depot rendering

The Salinas Historic Resources Board discussed steps to make the city’s historic resources more visible to residents and visitors, asked staff and the consultant Page & Turnbull to include public‑facing landmark information in the pending survey report, and received project updates on several downtown properties including Soledad Street redevelopment and the former Greyhound depot.

Chair Mazgay opened a board discussion about publishing a searchable list or map of city landmarks so residents, tourists and organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce can locate historic sites. Board members noted that the city’s 1989 architectural survey (and subsequent work) contains valuable inventory material but is not easy to find on the city website. Multiple board members asked staff to work with Page & Turnbull as they finalize their survey to ensure the eventual report includes an accessible, web‑friendly list or interactive map and guidance on owner consent where necessary.

Sal, a board member, described an existing self‑guided tour…