On October 21st, 2021 a Zoom meeting was hosted by the architect and his client (GP Energy) to discuss their proposed project and design prior to submitting it to the City of Bend, for a commercial development on the small plot of land at the SW corner of Brosterhous and Murphy. There were about 40 guests [...]
Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking The following bit of information comes from the City of Bend's Jon Skidmore | Chief Operating Officer/Assistant City Manager regarding the sweeping changes that will affect urban planning throughout the state as a result of Governor Brown's recent executive order 20-04 on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. There are links below for [...]
The Transportation Bond Oversight Committee (TBOC) has been meeting to prioritize General Obligation (GO) Bond projects over the next 5 years. Councilor Kebler and Transportation Engineer Robin Lewis put together a summary of what is happening and how neighbors can get involved, as there is an important meeting coming up on Nov. 9: IMPORTANT LINKS [...]
Zoom Meeting Invite Proposed Commercial Development at Brosterhous & Murphy Discuss Developer Design Plans for a Proposed Commercial Development at Brosterhous and Murphy The Architect and applicant representative for a new proposal for the commercial development on the SW corner of Brosterhous and Murphy Rd (61095 Brosterhous Rd) would like to present to you the proposed [...]
This article is to share information regarding code amendments the city is proposing to enable more shelter types for those without homes. It's happening fast. This first link is to the City's website for The Sounding Board to House our Neighbors, which is a group assembled to advise the city on this issue. There is a [...]
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin early 2022 and last approximately 6 months. The project limits are on Admiral Way, King Jehu Way, and a portion of King Hezekiah Way. An overview map of the project area is attached. Local access will be provided throughout the entire project. The contractor has not yet been selected, so [...]
September 2021 - Go Bond Draft Project List (Aerial rendering of Hawthorne Overcrossing from Bend’s downtown (at left) to midtown (at right). Courtesy of Ashley Vance Engineering and 10 Over Studio.) For years, Bendites have bemoaned the fact that people who walk, bike, and roll don’t have safe and viable ways to cross 3rd Street. Bend [...]
The Bend City Council will hold a public hearing on modifications to the Bend Development Code on September 15th. Visit bendoregon.gov/councilagenda as the date approaches for full meeting details and how you can participate, including providing public comment. You may also write to City Council in advance at council@bendoregon.gov. The changes under consideration at this meeting [...]
A law passed by the Oregon legislature in 2019 requires that cities allow middle housing types where single-family homes are permitted. Duplexes must be allowed on any lot where single-family detached homes are allowed. Triplexes, quadplexes, townhomes, and cottage clusters must be allowed in any zone where single-family detached homes are allowed. In order to implement the [...]
The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (NLA) has been working with the City of Bend to improve the signage that is required to be posted at new developments. You might have seen the small white signs posted at empty lots, written in marker and usually worn or blown away within a few days. New requirements are going to [...]
