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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
Chamberlain Street NSSP Project Design Update
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…
Read MoreFree Home Energy Assessment and Low Cost Upgrades
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…
Read MoreSolarize Deschutes Discount Program
The Environmental Center, Energize Bend, Envision Bend and the City of Bend have teamed up with Energy Trust of Oregon and Solar Oregon for a Solarize campaign, running August 15 through October 31, to make it easy and more affordable to install solar. Any homeowner with a Deschutes County address…
Read MoreLand Use / Development Notices
Public Meeting for 42-Lot Shared Court Subdivision
There will be a public meeting for a proposed 42-lot “shared court” subdivision located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SW Shevlin Hixon Drive and SW Columbia Street. The individual lots are intended to accommodate 3-story townhouses. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Here…
Read MorePublic Meeting for Amphitheater Amenities Building at Old Mill
You are invited to a neighborhood meeting to learn about a proposed development project in your neighborhood. The project plan is to add a three-story structure and associated infrastructure at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater to formalize the interim cabanas, deck seating, restrooms and food / beverage accommodations within a permanent…
Read MoreBend Tree Preservation Amendments Hearings
The City of Bend is in the final stages of amending its Development Code to change how trees are preserved (or not) by developers. These amendments include updated tree preservation standards, and requirements for street tree and water-efficient planter strip landscaping. For more information on the proposed changes, visit the…
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