Review of the Caldera Ranch applications will be heard before the City Council September 2, 2026. On July 13, the Planning Commission has recommended that the applications be approved. They cover three project numbers: PLCPMA20250370 Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment PLTEXT20250371 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment PLUGB20250372 Urban Growth Expansion The full set of supporting documents can [...]
The 2026 Oregon legislative session, which ran from Feb. 2 to March 6, concluded with several major outcomes that directly support the City of Bend’s priorities related to housing, transportation, wildfire resilience, public safety and long-term community planning. Multiple bills passed this session will strengthen the City’s ability to meet community needs. As outlined in the [...]
The following data is provided by Old Farm’s Landuse Chair Karon Johnson. Hayden Homes has purchased the property and will be the principal developer. 261 acres: 35.6 acres RH 26.5 acres RM 75.8 acres RS 4.6 acres mixed employment 4.0 acres general commercial 20 acres deed-restricted for school district employees Approximately 2,500 homes: 775 detached single [...]
REAL-WORLD HURDLES BY MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin Developing walkable, bikeable communities in Bend has been a long-time goal of Bend’s city leadership. It’s a well-intentioned plan —_vehicle use drops when basic services are within a short distance from where people live. Beyond commercial development, the city even has specific rules that push builders to create areas [...]
The City of Bend is seeking applicants to fill one partial-term position on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This Committee provides policy, code, and funding recommendations to City Council in alignment with the goals outlined in the City’s Consolidated Plan. For this particular position, the City of Bend will consider individuals who are a member [...]
A new study done by the City of Bend shows what areas of town could be mixed-use districts where people can live and work without requiring a car. This concept is called a Climate Friendly Area, also known as a CFA. Climate Friendly Areas are part of the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities set of rules [...]
The notice below is regarding a recent study performed for the city of Eagle Point, near Medford. As it states, it is the 1st of 15 to be done in Oregon. Bend is also working toward implementing state mandated rules to reduce carbon. Read the summary below, click the links to review the studies findings and [...]
A unique housing opportunity is one step closer to becoming reality after the City Council voted unanimously (6-0) Wednesday, Feb. 15, to approve the master plan and annexation for new development, Parkside Place, at the city’s eastern boundary. “The Council is excited to see this project move forward and provide for hundreds of new homes in [...]
The Bend Planning Commission will consider proposed changes to the Bend Development Code that regulates how and where Short Term Rentals can be permitted within city limits. Proposed changes include increasing the buffer zone between permitted Short Term Rentals from 250 feet up to 500 feet in residential zones, as well as in the Mixed Riverfront [...]