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This is a dynamic time for Southern Crossing, with lots of change in the near and far future. Learn what is happening in YOUR neighborhood by being on the Board of the Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association. You can also help influence growth and development by being involved. Sitting on the SCNA board gives you a great chance to collaborate and connect with other neighbors, and contribute to what is happening in our community. This is an opportunity to make a difference.
General board member positions are open. Please use the button below to indicate your interest, or email [email protected] if you have any questions.
About Southern Crossing
Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association (SCNA) is one of the 13 Neighborhood Districts recognized by the City of Bend. People over the age of 18 who live or have businesses in Southern Crossing Neighborhood District are automatically SCNA members. Bend City Council established SCNA on February 19, 2003, making SCNA the 5th of 13 such neighborhood groups.
Our neighborhood district boundaries are the Parkway (Hwy 97) and Colorado Avenue east to west and between Arizona and Powers north to south. View detailed maps.
The Southern Crossing Neighborhood District has 882.9 acres (91.4 vacant), 2,057 tax lots, and 452 active business licenses.
Latest News from Southern Crossing
Neighborhood Forum Examines Bend’s Wildfire Risk
You are invited to the Wildfire Forum organized by Old Farm Neighborhood District on Thursday, April 24 at 5:30 pm at the Larkspur Community Center (located at Reed Market Road and 15th Street). Doors open at 4:30 pm. As Bend grows ever closer to the wildfire-susceptible Deschutes National Forest, what is being done…
Read MoreAnnual Fire Free Yard Debris Disposal Event
Deschutes County is once again conducting a FireFree event this spring. The usual fee at Knott Landfill will be waived so that you may dispose of yard waste for free. This includes grass clippings, brush, plant prunings, pine needles, pine cones, weeds, trimmings, and branches, stumps or trees no larger…
Read More2024 General Membership Meeting Followup
At our October 2024 General Membership Meeting, there were a number of questions to the presenters that did not get addressed due to running out of time. We forwarded the remaining written questions to the appropriate presenter. These are the responses we received. Jackstraw Development Where are parking spaces and…
Read MoreLand Use / Development Notices
Public Hearing on Bend Code Changes to Allow New Housing Options
The City of Bend is proposing a package of amendments to the Bend Development Code to allow the following new options to facilitate housing: A second kitchen in a dwelling unit. [See BDC 2.1.1100(F), Secondary Kitchen for more details.] A second accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a lot or parcel.…
Read MorePublic Comment on 42-Lot Shared Court Subdivision
Last fall there was a public meeting for a proposed 42-lot “shared court” subdivision prior to the developer submitting a formal application to the City. That application has now been submitted, and the City is inviting public comment. The proposed development is located at the northwest corner of the intersection…
Read MoreOpportunities for Public Input on Selecting Site for Urban Growth Boundary Addition
The City of Bend is seeking public participation in selecting a site for inclusion within the City of Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) under Senate Bill 1537. Two site applications are being considered, but only one site up to 100 acres can be added to the UGB through the SB…
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