New bylaws were adopted at a Special Membership Meeting held on January 11, 2021. The vote was unanimous among the Board and Membership to adopt the revised bylaws and is reflected in the minutes. A PDF copy of the current bylaws is available here. The changes made from the bylaws previously adopted in April 2011 include: [...]
The City of Bend operates on a two-year budgeting cycle. Before the budget is drafted, city councilors establish their goals and then align the budget toward accomplishing those goals. The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association was invited to submit our goals for consideration by Council. We will present our recommendation to City staff and Council [...]
Starting in Fall 2019, the Board is developing a process to review and modernize the bylaws. Please contact us if you have questions or suggestions relating to this or join us at a monthly board meeting. Topics to consider include but are not limited to: Modifying boundaries. The UGB has expanded on our eastern border. Should [...]
Cascades East Transit is looking for survey feedback. We may soon have a new bus route serving the southeast side of town once Murphy Road is completed. Give feedback at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SoutheastBendTransitSurvey
City Council Debates on Neighborhood Issues Four of the seven positions on Bend City Council are on the ballot this November. Two of those races will not have an incumbent running. The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association does not issue endorsements, but we want you to have the best information available when reviewing your ballot. Our [...]
Request a sign for your yard! The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association has a limited supply of "Slow Down" signs available. Use the form below to request one. We will deliver to the address provided. One sign per household please.
The ongoing Desert Woods and Neighborhood Extension Project has an important traffic and schedule update: During construction of 15th Street, crews encountered loose soil conditions that will require a complete closure of SE 15th Street between King Hezekiah Way and SE Helen Lane beginning July 9 for approximately 3 weeks. The closure is necessary for the [...]
The Desert Woods & Neighborhood Extension Projects are entering a new phase. This will result in significant traffic changes on 15th Street between Reed Market and Ferguson starting June 10th and lasting until the end of October. Northbound traffic will remain open throughout construction activity on this segment of the project. Southbound traffic will be limited [...]
The Murphy Corridor Improvement Project is entering its next phase. The road is being upgraded with improved pedestrian access and added infrastructure is being installed. Murphy Road will be partially closed between Brosterhous and Country Club starting June 11 and lasting through the end of July. Drivers can expect intermittent flagging. Westbound traffic detour on Murphy [...]
The Old Farm District Neighborhood Association is taking our board meetings online! Please continue to stay home and stay safe. Join us online at 6pm on Monday, May 11th. If you'd like to submit a question or comment, please do so here or use the chat feature during the meeting. Click here to join our board [...]
