Welcome to the
Southern Crossing
Neighborhood Association

We are a volunteer group of neighbors who want to have a positive impact on our neighborhood and the City of Bend.

We welcome your participation!

Your neighborhood needs you!

Make a difference in YOUR neighborhood

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.

Upcoming Events

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.

Board Meetings

Our board typically meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5-7 pm. See Meetings for details. All are welcome!

Latest News from Southern Crossing

2024 General Membership Meeting Followup

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 12, 2024

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…

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Chamberlain Street NSSP Project Design Update

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Oct 1, 2024

The city has reached what they call “30% design” of the Neighborhood Street Safety Program (NSSP) project on SW Chamberlain Street. The city is planning to pave a 300-foot gravel section of the street, including the addition of safety improvements for bicycles and pedestrians, add an improved bicycle/pedestrian crossing of…

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Free Home Energy Assessment and Low Cost Upgrades

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Sep 17, 2024

The Environmental Center’s mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. They translate sustainability into practical, local action in order to create a healthy future for people and the planet. The Environmental Center (TEC) is working with Energy Trust of Oregon to help ensure access to Energy…

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Land Use / Development Notices

Opportunities for Public Input on Selecting Site for Urban Growth Boundary Addition

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 19, 2024

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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Public Hearing for Bend Code Changes in Convenience Commercial & Neighborhood Commercial Districts

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 19, 2024

The City of Bend will hold a hybrid public hearing on Bend Development Code changes to address two areas: Prohibit new auto-dependent uses in the Convenience Commercial zoning district Amend the Short Term Rentals code for Neighborhood Commercial district properties to apply the same review type, concentration limit, and number…

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Public Hearing for Bend Code Changes to Facilitate and Expand Housing Development

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association | Nov 19, 2024

The City of Bend will hold a hybrid public hearing on Bend Development Code changes to address several areas, including: Implement state legislation to facilitate housing development, allowing it in more locations and situations, and increasing height and density limits Eliminate requirement for building permits in advance of middle housing…

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About SCNA

One of the 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town, surrounding the Old Mill, and includes many popular spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are charged by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

About SCNA

Our neighborhood is one of 13 official neighborhoods recognized by the City of Bend. Surrounding the Old Mill, Southern Crossing is right in the heart of town and encompasses many of the popular areas for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Membership

Anyone living or owning a business within the boundaries of Southern Crossing is considered a member of SCNA. Members improve our neighborhood by volunteering, attending events, and joining the board.

Land Use

Neighborhood Associations are asked by the City of Bend to help educate their neighborhoods about pending land use changes, new developments, and other concerns related to land use in our neighborhood.

Get Involved

YOU can help strengthen Southern Crossing! By volunteering, signing up for our newsletters, following us on Facebook and Twitter you will be kept informed on news and issues important to our neighborhood.

How can I get involved?

The SCNA Board is in need of General Board Members and a Secretary.
If you are interested in joining the board in this capacity, please let us know.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please email us at [email protected]!

Some of the things we could use assistance with are:

* Membership Development, Recruiting, Volunteer Outreach *
* Business liaison - establish and build relationships between the neighborhood and the business community within *
* Business discount program for SCNA * Special Event Planning *
* Safety, emergency preparedness, neighborhood response *
* Communications / Canvassing / Tabling Events *

If any of these things appeal to you or if you have an idea of how you'd like to contribute to your neighborhood, please contact us!